Monthly Archives: February 2011

Why Write a Sex Scene — or Not

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Carol Buchanan

Sex scenes are controversial in much of our society. So why write one? Briefly, because sex is part of being human, and fiction writers write about human beings. To satisfy hunger and thirst, breathe air, procreate the species, and defend … Continue reading →

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“Writing Sex Scenes” Starts Next Week

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Carol Buchanan

Starting next week, on Tuesday February 15, Montana author JamieDeBree and I will begin a series of posts about writing sex scenes. We think this will be fun and educational for readers and other writers because Jamie and I have … Continue reading →

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What’s the Story?

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Carol Buchanan

In these days of diminished marketing budgets from publishing houses or no marketing budgets from self-publishers, it’s common to see both new and experienced authors announcing their novels in hopes people will read them. Few of these announcements, I think, … Continue reading →

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