I’ve now finished the rough draft of Maradaine Constabulary, and I’ve given that out to my critique group. Thorn of Dentonhill and Holver Alley Crew are both out shopping. I […]
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The Perils of Subgenre
I’m going ask an honest question: is subgenre as important in any other genres as it is in fantasy and science-fiction? I mean, I really don’t know how, say, mystery […]
Read moreBlatant Plug for Forgetting Finnegan
ScriptWorks presents OUT OF INK: Forgetting Finnegan, the 13th annual showcase of 10 minute plays April 7-9 and April 14-16 at 8 PM Salvage Vanguard Theatre, 2803 Manor Rd. $12 […]
Read morePushing through to the end
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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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 […]
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