Meandering Around the Map
Originally published 20 April 2010 I used to try to be a “seat of my pants†writer. I would start with an idea, and move… Read More »Meandering Around the Map
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Perfecting Your Craft
I’ve done a lot of fiction writing, and have even had people pay me to publish some of it. I’ve also completed a few novels,… Read More »Perfecting Your Craft
The Bunraku Effect
There is a neat little movie called Bunraku that tells a story in a kind of fantasy realm of modern suits and crossed blades with not a firearm… Read More »The Bunraku Effect
You Aren’t Special . . . Yet
If you are planning to sell your writing, you need to remember that you are not a special snowflake. I know you’ve heard that a… Read More »You Aren’t Special . . . Yet
Description Comes Later
I am the first to admit that I am not good with description. My first drafts are often like scripts with dialogue and character action… Read More »Description Comes Later
Write What You Read
Everyone has heard “write what you know.†How people define “know†is, of course, variable, but it is fair enough advice on the face of… Read More »Write What You Read
Character Letter Writing
Back in the day, I used to listen to a writing podcast put out by Michael Stackpole called the Secrets. It was really good. The… Read More »Character Letter Writing
Outlining and Inspiration
I’ve spoken about my writing process before and I am a planner. I need to outline my stories and novels or else they just keep… Read More »Outlining and Inspiration
Interrupt Your St. Paddy’s Piss-Up
An important question on this St. Paddy’s Day–more important than ‘are you wearing green’ or ‘did you have to have that tenth Guinness?’–have you listened… Read More »Interrupt Your St. Paddy’s Piss-Up