Uncategorized Writing Advice – Spectacular Spectacles 18 Dec 2020 People read stories for two reasons. One is to connect with characters on an intimate level, and the other is to be entertained. I always see authors talking about how…
Uncategorized Genre Talks – Events vs Settings 15 Nov 2020 Let’s talk about genre. Genre fiction, speculative fiction, horror, fantasy, science fiction, action, comedy. All of these carry their own definitions, weights, expectations and preferences in the audience. As I…
Blog… Writing Advice – Terror, Horror, Disgust (and Dread) 17 Oct 202017 Oct 2020 No piece of advice is universal and anything you hear should be dropped at a moment’s notice when it does not fit your story. Take what I will say with…
Uncategorized Writing Advice – Unremarkable Bad Guys 24 Aug 201929 Aug 2019 Every trope follows the ebb and flow of trends. They are often privy to generational cycles and are reflections of wider societal trends. On the subject of bad guys and…
Uncategorized Writing Advice – Worldbuilders Syndrome 12 Aug 2019 Alright, it's time to sort some shit out. There is something I call "Worldbuilders Syndrome" a common condition for many young fantasy or science fiction fans who have dreams about…
Blog Writing Advice – The Best Writing Advice You’ll Ever Hear 19 May 2019 Seriously, This works I am leaving for a two week trip to Montreal. My first solo trip ever. I am both nervous and extremely excited. I will keep internet to…
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