Chapter 4.2 and Some Housekeeping
CHAPTER 4.2
Othman
Whenever I’m going through a track or a sticking point, I ask questions and keep looking for problems and inconsistencies. This week, let’s consider Othman, the Wayward Son.
The Muddle
Here, we enter uncertain territory, which I think of as the muddle.
Chapter Four Sticking Points
Now that we’ve talked about sticking points, let’s return to Chapter Four, and talk about where I believe I’m currently encountering sticking points. But there’s one thing we should probably...
Sticking Points, Part Two
Last week, we discussed the concept of the sticking point and how they can arise when dealing with plot and theme. These might be thought of as the higher level...
Sticking Points, Part One
I’ve never been a big fan of the term writer’s block.
Writing Tracks
Razors is structured so that each chapter has its own narrative arc, but still connects to the larger story. This was inspired in part by the science fiction tradition of...
Status Report - April 21, 2025
The Status Report is dead – long live the Status Report.
Why Does Chapter Four Exist
The discussion about why something does or does not belong in a novel is exceedingly complicated and subjective, but for now I’ll simply say that every chapter and every scene...
Chapter Four Outline
This is very difficult for me – I’ve always believed one of the most vital aspects of writing is the carefully considered dissemination of ideas in the proper order. To...
Status Report - April 07, 2025
Monday
What is My Novel About?
Let’s talk about Razors. What’s it about?
Status Report - March 31, 2025
I’m writing a novel.