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Writing Short Stories/Questions Answered by Expert Dr. Joseph de Beauchamp
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Creative Writing | 3/28/2007 |
| Q: I am 25 now but have been writing since I was a child. I enjoy it immensely. I have written many ... A: In most cities, there are writer clubs, and I would recommend joining one. They are usually found by ... | |
| selling what i write | 2/22/2007 |
| Q: Hey there! I just wanted to know if you have any suggestions to how to go about selecting a ... A: http://www.booksurge.com/publish/go/index.php?fromWebsite-GOOGLE&adword=booksurge+publishing&gclid=C ... | |
| first time novelist | 1/4/2007 |
| Q: Dr. Beauchamp, I am in the midst of re-writing and editing my first novel and I wonder if you could ... A: You should contact the http://www.booksurge.com people. They are the experts in how to get ... | |
| publishing | 10/5/2006 |
| Q: I have started a book of childrens' short stories. They are moral stories. I don't have thousands ... A: http://booksurge.com/ Try this site and I have used them. They have many programs from self ... | |
| short stories | 8/30/2005 |
| Q: how do i keep suspence when writing a short story? how do i conclude a story and make it have a ... A: 1. write out a timeline in the plot --make the time shorter in events to move the story along 2. ... | |
| Writing a short movie... | 8/10/2005 |
| Q: Hey I was wanting to make a somewhat short movie for the fun and accomplishment of it, I wanted ... A: Admiral N, I am not going to be much help here. I have not done a movie. Many a time I have been ... | |
| about publishing | 5/3/2005 |
| Q: Excellent service . I live this period in Cyprus . I have translated my novel -by professional ... A: Self help books seem to be the best selling items over here. You might want to browse Amazon.com. ... | |
| General | 3/13/2005 |
| Q: I write shortstories. I want to have enought for a book. A book that is meant to be read on the ... A: Bill, http://www.booksurge.com offers many solutions to publishing a book of short stories. I ... | |
| Critiquing my Short Story | 3/2/2005 |
| Q: I'm 15, a Freshman at Urbandale High School, and I was wondering if you would be willing to critique ... A: You may wish to cut a few action scenes in the short story. You may wish to have only one action ... | |
| Slice of Life | 12/25/2004 |
| Q: Dr; As a short story writer myself, I was taught a short story should have [length permitting] a ... A: A tight plot, a few characters, and obstacles/resolution is the best way. I believe this is the best ... | |
| I would like your opinion.... | 10/29/2004 |
| Q: My name is Gabi and I am thirteen years old. I am always thinking up stories. I have tried to write ... A: I would go to a local college or university. Ask them if you can "audit" a writing class. Most of ... | |
| Short Stories | 9/25/2004 |
| Q: DR, You said it, compression. That's why I like to write 1-3 page double spaced short stories. ... A: A friend to read your stories would be better than a writing group. Read to a person with a degree ... | |
| payment for short stories | 8/23/2004 |
| Q: Is it reasonable to expect to be able to make some money from writing (short stories in particular)? ... A: I have made some money at this. I published the Joe Bonesteel short stories. I have also worked with ... | |
Writing Short Stories
Dr. Joseph de Beauchamp
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Expertise
I have published three books. I enjoy writing and welcome any and all questions.
Experience
Past/Present Clients
Mostly write on financial matters with over 2000 public companies. Developed the Joe Bonesteel series -a stock detective that finds out the truth in the world of money. The stories have an O'Henry color to them.
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