First Stage Comments By
Ellen Gray Massey - fictionC. R. Caldwell - story inspiration
Marc C. Crump - characters
Sandra McGee - nonfiction
Elizabeth Butler - historical fiction
Nancy M. Peterson - nonfiction
Richard S. Wheeler - endorsements
Elizabeth Butler - contemporary Romance
Mike Kearby - black history
Elizabeth Butler - ranch romance
Ken Overcast - stories
Philip M. Swatek - research
K Follis Cheatham - historical fiction
Elizabeth Butler - fiction
Eugene Gagliano - children
Eugene Vories - western
Ellen Gray Massey - nonfiction
Richard S. Wheeler - Skye's West
Ellen Gray Massey - fiction
Karyn Cheatham - mystery
Ellen Gray Massey - biography
First Stage
Ever wondered where writing ideas come from? While some writers claim they have been inspired, others don't feel inspiration has a thing to do with their books.
Ever wondered where writing ideas come from? While some writers claim they have been inspired, others don't feel inspiration has a thing to do with their books.
Yet with centuries of American history, hundreds of Western events and locations, how does a western author decide on a story?
Some answers can be found here, as Western writers tell what encouraged them to write. From action westerns to poignant nonfiction, the author's first stage information is interesting and sometimes an eye-opener, illuminating not only the writing process, but individual opinions about aspects of writing.
Enjoy!