Sometimes reading a book will hurt. Sure, sometimes it’s because the author has done a fantastic job crafting characters that go through trials. You’ll read the people there and ache when their lives fall apart. That’s good writing. And sometimes… sometimes reading a book will hurt because you can tell the author doesn’t know whatContinue reading “Reading Hurts”
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Making Magic of Potatoes
Sometimes you write magic. And sometimes you write… a potato. Potatoes aren’t all that entertaining. They sit on the table, blinking their freaky eyes at you. Sometimes they sprout. That’s… fantastic. But they’re not going to go on adventures. Potatoes just sit there. But that’s why you need a good editor. I’m convinced that MadelynContinue reading “Making Magic of Potatoes”
Prepping for Writing Disasters
Disaster struck him again and again. I just finished watching a presentation given by Kevin J. Anderson. He’s a huge author. If you’re into speculative fiction, you’ve likely at least run across some of his books. He did scads of Star Wars, Dune, various comics, and original novels. In fact, he’s written well over 100Continue reading “Prepping for Writing Disasters”
A Return to the Joy of Writing
Guys, it’s so awesome to be excited about something I’m writing. So for the last two years or so, the only things I’ve written are things that were to be published. Now, it wasn’t some sort of cash grab or anything. I am insanely proud of Madelyn of the Sky and I think it’s aContinue reading “A Return to the Joy of Writing”
Surviving Daybreak
You want to write? Read. But don’t just read. Think about what you’re reading. What works? What doesn’t? What connects with you, personally? What plot points annoy you, and what others thrill you? Does the plot work? What about the setting intrigues you? What characters do you want to spend more time with? Taking timeContinue reading “Surviving Daybreak”
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