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Moejoe · 04-10-2009, 07:18 AM

If you're a fan of the Dresden files, even if you're not, this selection of Livejournal postings by Dresden Files author Jim Butcher is very useful. They detail his process from initial story idea to writing the novel (including the "difficult" middle bit).

Butcher's approach is very much like the Dwight V Swain method (scene/sequel) but a lot more accessible than Swain's book "Techniques of the Selling Writer". These tips are great for plotting, and especially useful when it comes to editing for story flow.

http://jimbutcher.livejournal.com/

I've compiled these into an ePub for my own personal use, and I advise you to do the same as this stuff is invaluable.

EDIT: Also this article on Writing your Scene is a good overall view of the Swain method
http://richardtortorici.com/?p=11

EDIT 2: I would put up the ePub here, but the web page in question is under Copyright, so that's a no-no (damn why couldn't he just license it under Creative Commons)

04-10-2009, 07:18 AM	#1
Moejoe Banned Posts: 5,100 Karma: 72193 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South of the Border Device: Coffin	The Jim Butcher Process If you're a fan of the Dresden files, even if you're not, this selection of Livejournal postings by Dresden Files author Jim Butcher is very useful. They detail his process from initial story idea to writing the novel (including the "difficult" middle bit). Butcher's approach is very much like the Dwight V Swain method (scene/sequel) but a lot more accessible than Swain's book "Techniques of the Selling Writer". These tips are great for plotting, and especially useful when it comes to editing for story flow. http://jimbutcher.livejournal.com/ I've compiled these into an ePub for my own personal use, and I advise you to do the same as this stuff is invaluable. EDIT: Also this article on Writing your Scene is a good overall view of the Swain method http://richardtortorici.com/?p=11 EDIT 2: I would put up the ePub here, but the web page in question is under Copyright, so that's a no-no (damn why couldn't he just license it under Creative Commons) Last edited by Moejoe; 04-10-2009 at 07:43 AM.