Nicholas Reicher

Scrivener – Why doesn’t every writer use it?

You know, it seems I keep reading of yet one writer after another all recommending Scrivener. There was actually a huge delay (2 years)…

The Dread of the Middle

What is it about the middle of books? I’ve read good stuff and bad stuff about writing the middle of the book. One author,…

Ten Favorite Movies

Here’s another one of the “you should write a blog post about this…” entries I keep seeing. I don’t think any of you have…

Inspirations

Who inspired me to write? I’ve read about a dozen articles that say I should write something on this… I’ve been writing most of…

What I’m Studying Right Now

Right now I’m reading a book on characterization by Orson Scott Card. I went from reading a book by Nancy Kress on writing. Now…

Locations for my novels

I wanted a good picture of a space in the forests of Quebec. Unfortunately, I just don’t have the time or money to travel…

The difference between a novel and a screenplay

I read a throwaway comment yesterday on the difference between writing a fiction novel, and writing a screenplay. Novels are internal – screenplays external….

Still working on a short story!

I’m a trifle busy lately, and I’m really trying to make a dent in a million projects. It’s working, but my oft-promised short stories…

Getting Rid of a Short Story Idea

Okay, I’ll admit it. I have Coulrophobia. Fear of clowns. I grew up with my mother putting a picture of (I guess) some famous…