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Title: James W. Hall: Charting the Course.
Abstract/Description: James W. Hall is a Florida professor and a prolific writer, known best for his mystery thrillers including the popular Thorn P.I. series. He discusses factors that have shaped his writing, including a love of reading, academia, and Florida (the setting of many of his books) and his desire to create characters that will inspire the reader's concern. Episode #: 10
Date Issued: 1995
Identifier: JamesHall, fscj:13524
Format: Video file

Title: David Poyer: The Discipline of Writing.
Abstract/Description: Novelist David Poyer gives a detailed explanation of his writing process including structuring novels, character development and productivity goals. He also explains how authors work with publishers and how authors get paid. Episode #: 3
Date Issued: 1994
Identifier: DavidPoyer1, fscj:13507
Format: Video file

Title: Lary Crews: The Craft of Fiction.
Abstract/Description: Lary Crews, author of the Veronica Slate mystery series, elaborates on how a near death experience led him to become a professional writer and writing teacher. He discusses the process of writing his books and how he teaches writing to students, and his controversial opinion that studying and emulating films is appropriate for writers hoping to hone their craft. Crews also discusses authors that he admires. Episode #: 20
Date Issued: 1996
Identifier: LaryCrews, fscj:13527
Format: Video file

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