The Tatooine Problem
Recently, I was watching some of the old Star Wars movies when they were on TV, and I noticed that…
Tag: writing
2022
This is going to be a short, not entirely ordinary, post. I fell off the radar last year when a…
Going Forward
I’ve been somewhat quiet of late because I’m deciding on how I want to handle my public brand going forward.…
Year of A Million Words Update 5: Regaining Equilibrium
I won’t lie. It’s not looking good for me. I spent most of April working on finishing up my MFA…
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…
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…
Year of a Million Words Update 4: You Can Do It!
I’ve written almost 100,000 words since my last update, and it’s been a little less than a month. In fact,…
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…
Can Your Writing Change the World?
Writing isn’t something to scoff at. It’s an endeavor and requires the respect due any craft. Even those of us…