“While the goal of a book is to create a positive emotional experience for the reader, the goal of the opening is… — Darynda Jones Copy Share Image
“If you can master the opening, you will be leaps and bounds ahead of the competition.” — Darynda Jones Copy Share Image
“The key to high concept is that fresh twist. Make it a big one. Wow your reader. Force her to gasp when… — Darynda Jones Copy Share Image
Try writing an entire story with only a thousand words at your disposal. It’s a terrific lesson in economy and precession. — Darynda Jones Copy Share Image
“We don’t read to observe the character from a distance. We read to become the character and experience the conflicts and rewards… — Darynda Jones Copy Share Image
“Writing doesn’t get any easier with time or talent. If writing is easy for you, you’re probably still learning the craft. You… — Darynda Jones Copy Share Image
Writing is transcendental. It is a form of expression, a form of art that you can take anywhere. That you can do… — Darynda Jones Copy Share Image
“This was insane. What was wrong with the world? Didn’t they know that ghosts and supernatural powers where little girls helped their… — Darynda Jones Copy Share Image
“Bye-bye. Nice knowing you. But if you are waiting for that perfect idea to strike like lightning during a dust storm (I… — Darynda Jones Copy Share Image
“Real writers write. Period. No, the muse does not come to visit everyday. She’s a lazy, precocious flirt. You cannot get into… — Darynda Jones Copy Share Image
“No writing is effortless. I’m not saying you can’t have a good day where the words just kind of flow, but even… — Darynda Jones Copy Share Image
“Step back and scrutinize your work, to delve deep into the meaning behind the words, it will get both easier in some… — Darynda Jones Copy Share Image
He bombarded me with words, of all things, apparently clueless to the fact that the predawn hours rendered me incapable of coherent thought. — Darynda Jones Copy Share
I have three words for you," EMT Guy said. "Possible internal bleeding." I turned back to him. "Don't you think if I was bleeding… — Darynda Jones Copy Share
God I loved Sammy. I’d considered marrying him, but his wife got upset when I asked for his hand. — Darynda Jones Copy Share
“Oh, my god, I don't know. What do you want?" "You," he said, his voice lowering an octave. "I want you, Dutch, body and… — Darynda Jones Copy Share
“If ever there was a time to carry a flashlight, it would definitely be at night.” — Darynda Jones Copy Share
In three hundred feet, turn right," Darth Vader said. The Darth Vader. I felt like we were friends now. Like I could tell him… — Darynda Jones Copy Share
“The asshole slipped Peggy a five-spot to bring him his burger first. Never trust a man with a penis.” — Darynda Jones Copy Share
“I reported to work the next morning looking like something the cat dragged in, half eaten yet somehow still alive.” — Darynda Jones Copy Share
“One day, I’m going to get to the bottom of you, Charley Davidson.” I had no idea she was into anal.” — Darynda Jones Copy Share
“We should date." I laughed, curled him into my arms, and kissed the soft spot underneath his earlobe. "You're going to have to go… — Darynda Jones Copy Share
