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    Dirk Patton
    • Sep 2, 2021
    • 2 min

    Motivation

    I'm often asked how I stay motivated to write. The question comes most often from aspiring writers who are finding out just how hard it...
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    Dirk Patton
    • Aug 13, 2021
    • 2 min

    Characters and Dialogue

    I receive lots of questions from people asking for advice/help with characters and dialogue. If you aren't having conversations with...
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    Dirk Patton
    • Aug 10, 2021
    • 2 min

    Know your s**t!

    I have a minor rant for writers. Please KNOW what you're writing, or find someone to guide you who does. The most egregious offenders of...
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    36 and The Void will be a TV series!
    Dirk Patton
    • Jun 23, 2021
    • 1 min

    36 and The Void will be a TV series!

    Did you know that I adapted my novels 36 and The Void into a TV series? And the series has been optioned by a major production company?...
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    Dirk Patton
    • Mar 31, 2021
    • 2 min

    Story and Plot

    Other than characters, the most important aspects of any successful book are the plot and story. First, let's talk about the difference...
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    Dirk Patton
    • Mar 7, 2021
    • 4 min

    Characters are what matter

    So, after a long break, I'm finally getting back to my promised tips on writing your first book. Or maybe your third or thirtieth. ...
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    Dirk Patton
    • Mar 5, 2021
    • 1 min

    V Plague Legacy

    If you haven't read the V Plague series, you'll find V Plague Legacy pretty confusing. You'll want to start with Unleashed and read your...
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    Dirk Patton
    • Mar 19, 2020
    • 3 min

    So, you wanna be a writer

    insights on what it takes to start, complete and publish your first novel.
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