Tag Archives: James Preston

Chart Your Characters’ Lives On and Off the Page

Posted on February 26, 2014 by writersinthestorm

by James Preston The general who wins the battle makes many calculations in his temple before the battle is fought. The general who loses makes but few calculations beforehand. — Sun Tzu First, thanks for having me back.  I really … Continue reading →

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Adapting Screenplay Structure to Genre Novels

Posted on September 18, 2013 by writersinthestorm

Congratulations to Ella Quinn, the winner of Debbie Herbert’s contest last week. Ella, you can contact Debbie via her website. You’re lucky to be one of the first to read her debut book, Siren’s Secret! And the winner of Chuck … Continue reading →

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Care About Your Characters Or Your Readers Won’t

Posted on November 16, 2012 by writersinthestorm

WITS is happy to welcome back James Preston, author of the award-winning Surf City Mysteries series. James’ wife, Nancy, encouraged Fae Rowen to write her first book.  James encouraged Fae to go to the San Diego Writers Conference to learn how to … Continue reading →

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