I'm 4300 words into my first thriller novel. Still a long way to go.
But, there's no payoff at the end according to this article (here) so at least I got that going for me. The best line in the article? Is one I've heard before. When Elmore Leonard was asked what writer's should write in order to insure they get the most money his answer was "ransom notes."
Finally, I read an article (here) about critique groups. In it she discusses both the importance of critique groups as well as what a young writer should look out for. I post it if only because a week or so ago I posted about that same subject (here and here). One area where I and the author differ is on online critique groups. She writes that it is best to eschew them. I feel that my own usage of one is due in part to the demands of my youngsters. I do hope to find a "flesh and blood" critique group that I might enjoy reading with, but until then I actually feel lucky with the one that I found.
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