The Tatooine Problem
Recently, I was watching some of the old Star Wars movies when they were on TV, and I noticed that…
Tag: creative writing
Aspects of Sand Update 3
For the month of April, I’m going to be doing something different for Fiction Fridays. Normally, I try to upload…
Crafting an Epic First Act with 4 Simple Parts
Storytelling is a complicated art. Perfection lies in nuances, and there’s a lot to think about. But crafting an epic…
Aspects of Sand Week 2 Reflection
For the month of April, I’m going to be doing something different for Fiction Fridays. Normally, I try to upload…
4 Insights Into the Power of Fantasy Stories
What makes readers interested in fantasy stories? Where does the power of fantasy live? How can we harness it as…
6 Simple Tips to Write Great Characters (Without Tears)
Figuring out characters is tough for writers. You need a plot to tell a story, but without sympathetic characters the…
Aspects of Sand Week 1 Reflection
For the month of April, I’m going to be doing something different for Fiction Fridays. Normally, I try to upload…
Where to Place the Camera? Understanding Perspectives in Writing
People often compare perspective in writing to a film director choosing where to place the camera during a scene. This…
Dialogue As Action: Saying the Story
Dialogue is a sticky point for many writers. It’s hard to make characters talk convincingly and move the story forward.…
Sci-Fi For Everyone: Four Tricks to Write Sci-Fi Anyone Will Read
As a multi-genre writer who writes sci-fi, I need to figure out how to retain my core audience while writing…