Sorry, this post has nothing to do with Halloween or candy. Instead, I have some great tidbits for your writer’s tool belt. We have this great thing… Read more “Tricks and Treats: A Writer’s Toolkit”
Category: Writing
Technology in Modern Storywriting
When I write stories that take place in a modern era, I am loath to utilize phone conversations or email as a storytelling mechanism. There are many… Read more “Technology in Modern Storywriting”
A Writer’s Workout
As someone who aspires to be dedicated to the craft of writing, I find that it is all too easy to get off track. Something interrupts my… Read more “A Writer’s Workout”
5 Tips for (Microcosm) World-Building
While I am rushing to complete the first draft of my second work, Withered World, I am also carving out time to allow the little nuggets for… Read more “5 Tips for (Microcosm) World-Building”
When Inspiration Knocks
Inspiration is a strange thing. It is elusive like smoke or a cloud — and transient too. It comes and goes as it pleases. But when it… Read more “When Inspiration Knocks”
Discovering the Victorian Period
During my talk last weekend, I got a few questions about how to actually go about researching a time period, particularly the Victorian era. I suppose in… Read more “Discovering the Victorian Period”
5 Tips for World-Building
This Sunday, I will be giving a talk on world-building at Prospero’s Bookshop. If you’re local and would like to attend, click here for tickets. The event… Read more “5 Tips for World-Building”
Creating a Writing Space
Adding to all the changes I’ve been making in my life, I’ll also be moving. I just signed a lease for a new place last night and… Read more “Creating a Writing Space”
Cover Reveal
Hello fair readers! Happy May and I hope all is well with you. Despite all of the change going on in my life right now, I’m still… Read more “Cover Reveal”
The Many Hats of a Writer
Self publishing is a lot of work. I am writer, author, editor, marketer, design critic and publisher. I wear a ton of hats and it’s all good… Read more “The Many Hats of a Writer”
Writer vs the World 