Writers Tricks of the Trade Issue 3, Volume 8 | Page 10

eighty to over a hundred chapters. That
makes the story move faster.
I’ve done that with Meleena’s Adven-
tures.
As for my other novels, I have longer
chapters, but with relatively short scenes
because I like to write the same way I like
to read. Those scenes may change to short
chapters in future novels. We’ll see.
Thank you James Patterson.
Happy writing!
Fred
<<<>>>
Fred Rayworth found his passion for writing in 1995. He has been a regular contributor to
Writers Tricks of the Trade for several years now, always offering sage advice, or his own spin
that may raise questions about techniques that have been the standard.
Fred has completed eleven full-length novels and is currently working on number twelve.
Genres include science fiction, icky bug (horror), adventure/thriller and fantasy. Multiple short
horror stories made it to publication. When not writing, he can be found either making some-
thing out of wood in his garage or out under a dark sky pursuing faint fuzzy objects with his
telescope. You can read his writing tips and other adventures at www.fredrayworth.com
W RITERS ’ T RICKS OF THE T RADE
P AGE 5
F ALL 2018