Today felt like the perfect time to drop another free writing tool for aspiring artists...
Process in Progress #2 – The Character Wall
Hi there. I had a bunch of things I wanted to write about today, and, in choosing one, I wound up shooting wa-a-a-a-ay over the typical release deadline. Apologies for that. But I didn't want to publish another life update. And I didn't want to vent about my presence on social media either (which I'm... Continue Reading →
Let’s Talk About – The Anatomy of a Good Crew
A while back, I was talking with a friend and fellow writer about a future project. While describing it, I called it a "Team story," and then squinted. "Is there a better word for that? Like, a story where your characters are one team?" And I don't remember if I stopped trying to explain or... Continue Reading →
The 3 Great Fiction Sins
First, apologies for taking so long to get another post out; things are a bit rough at the moment and the article I finished last week and was intending to post just wasn’t up to snuff (and I didn’t want to waste anyone’s time with a post that didn’t offer readers anything). I was going... Continue Reading →
Your Fantasy Characters and How to Understand Them
It's time for some honesty. When I think of the original version of my book (which I really try to never do), among all of the things that were horribly wrong, there's one factor that's oddly hit or miss. Characters. When I set out to rework the novel, a major part of the endeavor was dedicated... Continue Reading →