Yes, there is profanity in my book. No, I’m not going to remove it or release an edited version. First, let’s explore why there’s profanity in my book. The book is supposed to be an honest reflection of me, my personality and the things I’m wrestling with. Yes, I swear, and for good reason. Further, Read more about Oh, the Profanity![…]
The Immense Center is back from the editor. Now, the huge task of integrating the editor’s changes looms before me. This means that every moment of free time is dedicated to integrating these changes. It also means that I will be light on blog posts in the coming weeks. But, I have a question for Read more about Back from the Editor[…]
In my online travels, I’ve met some interesting and intriguing people. I want to introduce you to a fellow author, Maggie James. Maggie is a British author who lives in Bristol, UK. She writes psychological suspense novels. Before turning her hand to writing, Maggie worked mainly as an accountant, with a diversion into practicing as a Read more about The Thrilling Maggie James[…]
Those that know me well, know that I’m not just an author. I’m a designer in my day job. I’m also a photographer, amateur actor and amateur filmmaker. These disciplines might seem diverse on the surface, but in reality, for me, each sprouts from the same part of me: storytelling. Telling Stories through Photography Read more about 4 Ways to Tell a Story[…]
If you spend enough time around writers, you’ll certainly notice that they care a great deal about words, word-smithing, language, grammar, and all sorts of topics concerning “writing well.” You’ll encounter the aspiring Hemingways and Burkowskis. You know the type: always looking at every sentence like it’s a line of poetry. These writers will Read more about I’m a Writer, not a Writer[…]
If you spend enough time around writers, you’ll certainly notice that they care a great deal about words, word-smithing, language, grammar, and all sorts of topics concerning “writing well.” You’ll encounter the aspiring Hemingways and Burkowskis. You know the type: always looking at every sentence like it’s a line of poetry. These writers will […]
I’m struggling a bit with perfectionism. I’m self-editing my own book before I engage a professional editor. But I keep going in circles. See, I’m my own worst critic. And while many of my “inner circle” love my writing, I consider it to be just “okay.” That is, until, I got this idea today. I’m Read more about Upgrade your Writing Like an RPG Character[…]
I was recently asked about finding your “writer’s voice” or how to develop a “writing voice.” I thought I would share my answer here in this blog. A “writing voice” can mean different things depending on how you are thinking of the terms. When telling a story, the narrator of the story is almost another Read more about Find Your Voice[…]
Making characters believable is hard. One technique to make characters believable is to give them flaws. Often, writers will use techniques like introducing moral, ethical or emotional flaws into their characters. But, there are other ways to make flawed characters. Sometimes, it’s best to make your character flawed in ways that we are all flawed: Read more about Making Believable Characters[…]
My wife and I are catching up on season 4 of Suits. And while the personal morality of the characters makes me uncomfortable from time-to-time, the chemistry that the characters display is exquisite and uncanny. In episode 10 of season 4, there is a scene between Harvey and Mike in which they affectionately tease each Read more about Ooh, We Got Chemistry[…]