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08, 2022
Let the games…continue?
For a writer who always gravitated toward long-form fiction, this novel-free span has been a breath of fresh air but also bizarre.
9
06, 2020
Make sure your main characters cast a shadow
For reasons beyond my understanding, my brain likes inventing personas—everything from wacky facades to keep small children entertained to personalities projected onto passersby. Everyone has a story, after all.
12
05, 2020
Surviving a novel synopsis
For this phase, I found myself face to face with that most odious and onerous of literary formats: the synopsis.
3
03, 2020
Hear your characters’ stories in their own words
Sometimes hearing voices can be a good thing—especially if you’re an author.
4
02, 2020
A paragraph evolves into a page
Welcome back to my mad experiment, where I attempt to create a novel using a ten-step approach to plotting, character development, and more.
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11, 2018
A day of drama
One of the most exciting things a writer can do is push a character outside of his comfort zone. It turns out the same is true for writers themselves.
3
08, 2018
Cover reveal: If Sin Dwells Deep
By auspicious happenstance, my 100th blog post coincides with another milestone: the completion of my next book’s cover. Behold!
12
10, 2017
How long does it take to write a book?
Answer: I have no idea — even after writing nine of them. Maybe some authors have a formula that produces consistent results, but for me, the question is too nuanced to allow for a simple solution.
3
06, 2016
Pantsers vs. Plotters
Back in the early days of my Quest for Publication, I was equipped with naught but a trusty Pilot pen, a five-subject Mead notebook, and a plethora of ideas. Eventually, I upgraded to a keyboard and computer.
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12, 2015
A different class of writing
I had the pleasure of talking with students at Waupun High School yesterday. My mission: to share my educational background, professional writing experiences, writing advice, and tips for getting published with the fledgling writers.