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The Year of the Dragon...And a New Thriller
J.B. Manas shares details on his upcoming thriller, tentatively called Dragon Island.
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Feb 23, 20242 min read
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A Writer's Look at American Fiction
J.B. Manas takes a writer's look at the brilliant new film, American Fiction.
J.B. Manas
Feb 11, 20242 min read
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Mindblowing Undersea Hotels: Research for a Thriller
An inside look at research into undersea hotels for the book The Kronos Interference.
J.B. Manas
Jan 30, 20241 min read
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Author to Author: A Conversation with Paula Berinstein and J.B. Manas
J.B. Manas interviews author and writing coach Paula Berinstein.
J.B. Manas
Jan 25, 202414 min read
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Dragons and Dinos and Science, Oh My!
Some inside info on research for an upcoming book from J.B. Manas.
J.B. Manas
Jan 21, 20241 min read
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5 Crucial Ingredients of Writing a Book
Writing a book is much more than just writing the book. Learn the 5 crucial ingredients for success!
J.B. Manas
Jan 19, 20242 min read
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3 Traits Every Author Needs
What are the 3 most important traits every writer must have?
J.B. Manas
Jan 15, 20242 min read
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The Sands That Sing to You
The bizarre Death Valley location used in the sci-fi thriller The One.
J.B. Manas
Jan 13, 20241 min read
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How to Avoid Too Much Exposition: 3 Simple Tips
Expert advice on this all-too-common storytelling mistake.
J.B. Manas
Jan 12, 20243 min read
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Book and Movie Genres: How Well Do They Line Up?
An exploration of how genres differ between books and film.
J.B. Manas
Jan 10, 20242 min read
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Battle of the Bastards: Anatomy of a Villain
What makes a good villain? The answer may surprise you.
J.B. Manas
Jan 10, 20243 min read
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Empathy – An Essential Trait for Writers
All about empathy: putting yourself into the heads of your characters AND your readers.
J.B. Manas
Jan 10, 20243 min read
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