Vary your sentences. Writing teachers say it a lot, but without some explanation, the advice can fall flat, so… What do they mean, “Vary your sentences”? Well,… Read more “Behind "The Process": Vary Your Sentences (blah-blah-blah…)”
Author: Christopher Tallon
I like to write, play guitar, watch soccer, and be outdoors. Rarely all at once.
The Podcast Cometh
Hello ladies and gentlemen…and both…and neither, I wanted to let you know that the trailer is out for my new podcast, Creative Ops. Check it out! If… Read more “The Podcast Cometh”
Behind "The Process": Leave Breadcrumbs, Yo! (Making Big Revisions)
Making big changes to your fiction can be scary. But it doesn’t have to be…
Behind "The Process" Quickie: The Simplest Trick to Writing Believable Characters
Wanna hear one of the best pieces of advice I’ve ever received for writing fiction? If you’re characters aren’t authentic, your story will be flat. The best… Read more “Behind "The Process" Quickie: The Simplest Trick to Writing Believable Characters”
I Wish They Had Women's MMA When My Grandma Was Young (And Other Stuff)
I used to work with a guy when I lived in Florida. I said hi to this guy every morning. We weren’t friends per se, but, as… Read more “I Wish They Had Women's MMA When My Grandma Was Young (And Other Stuff)”
Behind "The Process": Practice? We're Talkin about Practice? Not the Game, But Practice?
For folks who saw the title and thought, The hell is he goin on about? I can’t even begin to describe it. Here… So, yes. Practice. We’re… Read more “Behind "The Process": Practice? We're Talkin about Practice? Not the Game, But Practice?”
Happy New Ye… I mean… Yeah…
Happy New Year!!! I know, I know: It’s been two weeks since we said goodbye to 2019. Duh. But I stopped going online–or at least greatly reduced… Read more “Happy New Ye… I mean… Yeah…”
