by Tom Holbrook | Oct 18, 2022 | Book Reviews, Craft, Uncategorized
By J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon So this theory is so simple, yet so often ignored, that it’s worth building a whole book around. A whole theory around. In fact, I have recently become a certified Three Story Method Editor by taking a weekend long course. You can...
by Tom Holbrook | Oct 9, 2022 | Book Reviews, Craft, Uncategorized
Okay, this was an interesting change of pace, and a nice fresh voice. When this book published, it had a lot of mentions in author communities, and I can see why. I understand picking a catchy title, but it should really be called “Using Universal Fantasy to...
by Tom Holbrook | Jul 20, 2022 | Book Reviews, Craft, Uncategorized
Two big thumbs up for this one. His tidbits on character alone are worth the price of admission. His understanding, and explanation, of how and why readers connect to characters is slightly different than you may have heard before. He also has great tips for plotting,...
by Tom Holbrook | May 31, 2022 | Book Reviews, Craft, Uncategorized
I have seen this book recommended, a lot. And I’ll say, it’s pretty good. It’s about how even the most dedicated discovery writer (pantser) can benefit by an outline that at least sketches out the character conflict to find the big moments in the...
by Tom Holbrook | May 20, 2022 | Book Reviews, Craft, Uncategorized
I’ve listened to Bryan Cohen’s podcast for years, and he knows what he’s talking about. This book is very slim, but it explains what a synopsis should be, and what it should NOT be, and then gives you a seven step formula to keep you on track. There...
by Tom Holbrook | Apr 30, 2022 | Book Reviews, Craft, Uncategorized
This is the first of what will be many book reports, centering on books about the writing craft or, on novels through a particular lens of how they exemplify good (and bad) craft. And what a book to start with! This, honestly, might be the best craft book I have ever...
