Scraps on the cutting room floor
This is turning out to be a 10,000 word weekend. When you consider that I both started and first-drafted a significant subplot this week, I… Read More »Scraps on the cutting room floor
Tyler J. Yates
Tyler J. Yates is the pen name of a financial services pro living in the greater Rocky Mountain region with his wife and daughter. First published at age 5, he took a 40-year hiatus to recover and hone his craft. He now writes like he's making up for lost time.
Finally, into the slog we go
Where the writing process felt rapid and productive two weeks ago, I’ve learned my lesson from all the editing that followed. Now I’m settling into… Read More »Finally, into the slog we go
Structure kitsch and screed
Just a reminder to the one and a half people reading this blog (mom only gets half credit): I’m new at this. While I’m not… Read More »Structure kitsch and screed
Time commitments
It’s only 14 days since I started working on my first novel, but I’ve already confirmed the value of one piece of online advice I… Read More »Time commitments
Constant re-editing is a drag
As much as I enjoy writing, it is much more fun when the words are pouring out of your head than when you are culling… Read More »Constant re-editing is a drag
The importance of initial character development
Within the Scrivener interface’s novel template, there’s a section for characters. Open up a character sketch and you will find a number of different headings,… Read More »The importance of initial character development
Deciding to write a novel
Over New Years, I decided to write a novel. It wasn’t a resolution thing, just something that occurred to me between the holidays and I… Read More »Deciding to write a novel
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