Books – Leif J. Erickson

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Why We Need the Novel

In a world where we can get our content in bite-sized pieces, why do we still need the classic novel? It turns out that novels fulfill a basic human need that other forms of writing can't quite touch. Keep reading to find out why books are here to stay. We need the novel for its… Read More

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Navigating the Multiverse: Feasible Methods of Interdimensional Travel

The concept of interdimensional travel has long captured the imagination of scientists, writers, and dreamers alike, offering a tantalizing glimpse into realms beyond our own. In the realm of theoretical physics, the multiverse theory suggests the existence of countless alternate dimensions, each with its own unique laws of physics and possibilities. Throughout my over decade… Read More

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The Steps to Publishing

Writing a complete novel is Herculean task that, at times, seems impossible. To stare at a completely blank page with nothing but your imagination to guide you scares many people from even trying to write that novel they’ve been thinking about. Throughout my over decade in the literature community as a published author, I’ve actively… Read More

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Adventure, Books, Doctor Victor Tesla, Ghost Town, Ghost Town Labs, Haunting, Inspiration, Murder, Sci-Fi, Supernatural, Technology, The Genesis Event, Whiterock

Ghost Town

first set out to write about Whiterock and Doctor Victor Tesla, the book was never intended to be a vast series. The first draft followed the hauntings of a family over the course of one night. Beyond Whiterock and the Tesla family, there’s not a lot of correlation between the new Ghost Town and that first book. That story had been written and was set aside for some time before I decided to revisit it. In making notes for a rewrite, a new direction took shape and the Ghost Town series was born. The original draft has now been reworked with a lot of its content appearing in my short story, ‘The Reaper of Geneseo Falls’ which should be released in a year or two.

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The Four Point Framework

The four point framework is a very simple system to use. It doesn’t have to be very long nor does it have to be complex. The four points are simple what the overall story is based around. The points are the inciting incident, the first turning point, the second turning point, and the conclusion. It’s really that simple. When you have this completed you will see, in a big picture style of view, how the story is going to progress. This also helps you keep everything tracking right. So let’s take a look at what each point is and how to use it.

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The Idea Storm

When I made the decision to write my first novel, I mentioned it in conversation to many different friends and family. I was stunned at how many people had themselves tried to write a novel and failed. A number of people told me, that without formal training, there was no way a regular person could write a book. I knew that was false since many books out there today were written by regular people. I knew there had to be a way for me to get my book written. The process I discovered is the process I’m going to be sharing with you over the next few months of blogs. A process so simple that I believe that anyone could follow it and create a publishable novel within a month.