As you may know, I posted a survey almost a month ago asking the question, “Where do you write?” I promised to post the results after a few weeks. Here they are. Thanks to everyone who responded! First, I want to say that my blog is still pretty new, so traffic is running a tadContinue reading “Where Do You Write: The Results”
Refocusing, Rearranging, and Rewriting
Holy cow! What happened to the lazy, hazy days of Covid shutdown? I’m kidding, of course. I’m deeply grateful all the stay-at-home, stay away rules are on the verge of disappearing. As a result, though, my day job is suddenly kicking me in the butt. Mix in writing posts for the blog, and I’m inContinue reading “Refocusing, Rearranging, and Rewriting”
Writing Songs For My Story
My book (Title TBD) is a fantasy that takes a normal guy into a world of druids, elementals and ancient gods. It’s been done before, I know. Still, I think this particular iteration of that trope is very promising! LOL Now, in a situation like this (in the book, I mean), I knew some sortContinue reading “Writing Songs For My Story”
Editing: For the Readers’ Sake
As an aspiring author with only a rough first draft to my name, I’m not in any position to be talking about how to edit a book. In fact, I’ll be scouring the web, how-to books, and the YouTube playlists for information on this very subject as I begin editing my draft. That’s why theContinue reading “Editing: For the Readers’ Sake”
Going Druid With My Book
“Why?” you ask. “Why would you resort to such an old, well-worn trope?” Thinly disguised or openly acknowledged, I’ll admit druids have been a mainstay in fantasy literature for decades, probably centuries. Allow me to explain my decision. One: This is my very first fantasy book. (My first fiction book ever.) I’m not trying toContinue reading “Going Druid With My Book”
