Years ago, there was a commercial about how many licks it took to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Pop. Remember it? https://youtu.be/O6rHeD5x2tI?si=ZyN5Ifql3BzxeDaM So now the question is, how many full rewrites does it take to finish a novel? Answer: As many as it takes. Still working on Denizen, folks. Sorry. Be patient. …
On Beats
Back in the day, there was no such thing as 'Beats'. This is a name that has come to us from the script writing industry. They come with all kinds of names that change according to who you're reading. Nothing wrong with it, but it's a bit confusing until you realize what they are: plot …

