The Maine Crime Writers
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Editing, What’s It All About?
Susan Vaughan here. Occasionally readers ask me what book editors do and how they work with authors, so here’s a general explanation on the subject, including some input from other Maine Crime Writers. Book editors receive book proposals and manuscripts … Continue reading
What Happened to the Dog?
Kate Flora: One question that writers are frequently asked when we give book talks is for information about our process. Do we write every day? Do we outline? Do we know what’s going to happen before we start the book? … Continue reading
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Tagged crime writing, editing, Joe Burgess series, series mysteries
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What Do You Recommend? Groan. (Must Be Summer in Maine)
It’s July! When everyone in the world I know suddenly decides it’s time to visit me in Maine. I am often sure the “Maine” part looms large over the “me” part. But it’s time to arm yourself with a great … Continue reading
Now The Work Begins!
Vaughn Hardacker here: Recently I completed a novel that I’ve tentatively titled The Exchange. The plot is a crime thriller in which my protagonist (named Dylan Thomas–his mother was a fan of the poet) is a former state police detective … Continue reading
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Tagged crime writing, Dick Cass, Kate Flora, Maine Literary Awards, maine mysteries, Sandra Neily, writing
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The Surprising Collaboration Between Writers and Readers
Kate Flora: Thirty-five years ago, when my second son was born, I decided to quit my job and stay home for a few years with my boys. I immediately had the terrified thought, But I’ve always worked. Now what will I … Continue reading
My Biggest Challenge
Vaughn Hardacker here: I have just started the rewrite phase of my most recent novel, which I have tentatively titled THE EXCHANGE. I have always found rewrite to be the hardest task in the writing process. In particular, what to … Continue reading
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Tagged crime writing, mystery writing, Vaughn C. Hardacker, Vaughn Hardacker
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