I am almost done with the rough draft of Maradaine Constabulary. I just have to write some scenes of denouement. This one has been harder to get done than I […]
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Quick plugging post
My access is kind of limited today, do I’ll just do a quick plug: Check out Stina Leicht’s Of Blood and Honey. It’s pretty awesome. Also, if you’re in Austin, […]
Read moreTwelve Part Outline and the Zombie Apocalypse
A quick post here to show how the Twelve Part Outline can be applied. Here’s a Zombie Apocalypse story done with it. Establishment: Teresa is a happy, well adjusted, athletic […]
Read moreThe Full Twelve Part Outline Structure
I have mentioned, of course, that I’m a big fan of planning and outlining. I have talked a few times about my Twelve Part Outline structure (and have talked at […]
Read moreStructure vs. formula
There is always going to be the great Planner vs. Pantser argument amongst writers. Of late, I’ve been seeing threads of hostility amongst the planners towards the pantsers. Not open […]
Read moreCobblestones Laid Down on the Road to Hell
The week after a writer’s conference is a lot like the week after New Year’s. On one level, you’re kind of exhausted, but in an excited sort of way. You […]
Read moreDFW Writer Con Report
So, this past weekend I went to DFW Writer Con. It was my first time at this con, and my first time at this type of con, where there are […]
Read moreA theatre announcement
At long last, selections for the upcoming ScriptWorks 10-minute play showcase have been made!COMMODIUS VICUS – Amparo Garcia-CrowENTROPY – Marshall MarescaFAMILY TRADITIONS – Devo CarpenterFINN’S LAST DAY – Max LangertJOYCE, […]
Read moreNo One Cares About Your Word Count
I’ve heard the above phrase several times. Not specifically directed at me, but as a general message to unpublished writers. And it’s true. As unpublished writers, no one really cares […]
Read moreJanuary is the Doom of Writing
This is, historically, my least productive time of year. And that’s not because of some sort of reverse-resolution thing. I actually want to come into each new year ready to […]
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