Plot and Structure: Beginnings

by | Jun 8, 2016 | Podcast

Ask the Author: Mia Northrop via aarongansky.com. “When rewriting and removing whole chapters, what do you physically do with the text? Do you cut it and paste it into another document for reference just in case, delete it and say goodbye or something else?” Aaron: We...

The Biz–Contracts

by | May 18, 2016 | Podcast

Ask the Author: Aaron Gansky–Where did the idea for your first novel come from? Aaron: Good question, Aaron. I’m so glad you asked. My first novel was never published, and never will be. But the idea came originally from a dream. It’s a little embarrassing to say so,...

The Biz: The Changing World of Publishing

by | May 11, 2016 | Podcast

Ask the Author: Jenny Snow — Describe the moment you went from “trying the writing thing” to being a professional writer. What changed inward and outwardly? How did your outcomes change? Aaron: I’ve always been a writer, but when I went to Blue Ridge for the first...

The Writing Biz — Agents

by | May 4, 2016 | Podcast

Ask the Author: Shelia Firedly — Do you ever get “writer’s block,” if so, what do you do? Aaron: This is a complicated question, and the answer is rather lengthy. So, I’ll try to be brief. I handle writer’s block in two ways: 1. I push through it. I write even when...

Words to Write By

by | Apr 4, 2016 | Podcast

Ask the Author: Therese Moore — which comes first, the plot idea or the character? (March 29th) Aaron: Another fine question. This one really depends on who you ask. For me, I like the idea of starting with a character (like Monk or Sean from Psych). From there,...