It’s that time of year again! And this month I’m back at it with the same WIP I’ve been working on for NaNo and the previous Camp. This month I’m going for a complete overhaul of the first 25,000 words, and I’m excited to move … Continue reading Camp NaNo Begins, Plus a Great World-Building Tip
Ever since hearing him speak at ConnectiCon, I’ve been following David Farland’s #WritingTips newsletter (subscribe here). It’s a great resource from an author who has not only published dozens of novels, but also knows a great deal about book marketing and the publishing industry (because of … Continue reading The KAV Cycle: How David Farland Proved I Suck at Imagery
It’s hard to even describe what this book is about, since Scalzi creates a narrative of complex information and forgettable characters. In the world of Lock In, a disease called Haden’s Syndrome causes people to become vegetables, but affected people are able to upload their … Continue reading Lock In by John Scalzi
Yes, NaNoWriMo is halfway over, and yes, I have reached 25,000. And the experience has been enlightening in its own way, especially in the past week.
The key to NaNo is to write, no matter what. Since the goal is quantity, the approach is to simply write as many words as possible, regardless of how good they turn out. This is an easy strategy, in theory, but it’s a little more difficult in practice. (more…)
So far so good. A routine has been established and momentum is building. So far, being over-prepared has helped immensely in getting me in the right mindset to start. Hopefully, the trend will continue.
Pro tip: make yourself a plan for what you want to write throughout the day. If your writing time is significantly divided (or, like me, you write during your lunch hour), set yourself small writing goals that can be completed and added together when you have more time.
I’m not sure where to start with this one, so I guess we’ll start with the premise. In Tokyo, in Los Angeles, in Antarctica, in the Solomon Islands . . . an intelligence agent races to put all the pieces together to prevent a global … Continue reading State of Fear by Michael Crichton
Hello everyone (all 12 of you, woot)! So, it’s been a while. Yes, I’m still here, but wow has it been a crazy couple of months.
Back when I read Stephen King’s memoir, I felt very conflicted about the above he offered and what it meant for “lesser writers” (namely, anyone other than himself). In the end, the real lesson to learn was that everyone will and should come to their own conclusions. (more…)
I’m pleased to announce that my first draft of Dragon Age: The Fifth Blight has been completed, and I accomplished my Camp NaNo goal. Camp was a fun experience and a great way to stay motivated to write every day. Some days were better than others, but that’s to be expected. The important part is committing to getting the work done.
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Yesterday I went to the Easthampton BookFest, sponsored by the local arts council. It was a celebration and fair dedicated to the local literary arts community. Special activities included a literary marketplace featuring works by local authors, several literary panels and workshops, and book-themed art … Continue reading Lessons from the Story Slam
Getting Lit Fit 