writing tips

  • Classic Author Interviews: Christopher Tallon’s All-Time Favorites

    What’s up, folks? Glad you’re here. Yesterday I wrote a post that referenced an author interview. In thinking more about that post, I consider it a mistake that I didn’t put a link to that interview in the post. I thought about going back and putting it in there, but then I had a better…

  • Behind “The Process”: Where DO Ideas Come From?

    I’m not asking in the way that people who don’t write ask writers. I’m asking in a reflective way, because, well, I’ve been in a bit of a funk lately. I’ve had some story ideas but haven’t latched on to one that I want to ride out for my next novel. And it’s scary when…

  • Behind “The Process”: Plotting vs Writing

    I started this blog to give would-be and struggling writers insights into the writing process. But the insights were mine and mine alone. I don’t wanna be the guy who tries to have all the answers. So my last post was an interview that I did with RK Holliday. He is a good writer and…

  • Author Talk: An Interview with RK Holliday

    Howdy folks! I’m really excited to share with you guys the highlights from an interview I did with author RK Holliday. He’s a super nice guy and author of two books–The Edifice, a middle-grade fantasy/sci-fi novel; and Alone Together: Why Your Kids Are Watching Others Play, a non-fiction book for parents of gamers. I have…

  • Is There a Good Time to Use Bad Words?

    Disclaimer: This post has some offensive words in it. The purpose is purely educational and is meant to start a meaningful dialogue. This post is NOT meant to shock, offend, or promote any kind of hateful thought or rhetoric. “There are no bad words. Bad thoughts. Bad intentions, and wooooords.”― George Carlin Nothing like a good…