Highlights You need to be able to answer the question: “What sets your book apart?” The most common problems an editor sees when reviewing a manuscript. How to write a great first sentence of a book. The overuse of “was/is” and “felt/feel” is the most concrete problem I see. Welcome to the thirty ninth episode […]
Interviews from the Void: Episode #38 – Matthew William
Highlights Bringing a story to different formats for our audiences. Why writing for the audio drama is different than writing a novel. Why conflict is essential to our stories, no matter what the format. The act of creating something was thrilling. Here’s a world that exists now and it didn’t a moment ago. Welcome to […]
Interviews from the Void: Episode #37 – Josh Hughes
Highlights Discussing the basic outlining process for a screenplay. Conflict is what drives the story onward. How to write great dialogue. I craft extensive outlines for all my writing. Welcome to the thirty-seventh episode of Interviews from the Void, where I interview writers about their writing process, discussing the mechanics and physicality of the craft. […]
Interviews from the Void: Episode #36 – Rick Hoffman
Highlights Finding the right ending is often a matter of discovery. How writing with pen and paper makes us think of every word as we write. Deliberate practice and how it helps us improve our prose. My experience with writing plays helped to train my ear for human voices. Welcome to the thirty-sixth episode of […]
Interviews from the Void: Episode #35 – Jonathan Whitelaw
Highlights Being creative when it comes not only to writing, but finding time to write. Understanding the publishing industry will create more opportunities for us writers. The importance of making writing a daily habit to better your success as a writer. And all the while writing, writing and writing. Welcome to the thirty-fifth episode of […]
Interviews from the Void: Episode #34 – Reg Monroe
Highlights Identifying our writing weaknesses and working daily to overcome them is important to improving our craft. Having trust and confidence in ourselves as writers is vital to our success. How to approach description and scenes. Write something worthwhile, then treat it as such. Welcome to the thirty-fourth episode of Interviews from the Void, where […]
Short Story: THE SCHLIKT
Super happy to announce my short story, THE SCHLIKT, was published this month in Kyanite Press’ special Halloween addition. A lot of great writers have their work in this publication, including Benjamin Hope and Eric Lahti. I’ve interviewed both of these great writers and can’t wait to see more of their work. Benjamin’s piece in particular […]
Interviews from the Void: Episode #33 – Hugh Howey
Highlights The importance of cover art. How we can write “remarkable” stories by pushing out of our comfort zone. How real-life adventures can serve as great sources of inspiration for our writing. I always took cover art seriously from my experience as a bookseller (and as a reader who would avoid a book with a […]
Interviews from the Void: Episode #32 – Kellie Parker
Highlights Finding meaning in our lives by looking right in front of us. Improving our writing craft takes time, patience, and perseverance. An ending requires a conflict to be resolved. The process was rather reflective of my writing journey – being willing to experiment, learn through trial and error, and persevere until I was satisfied […]
Interviews from the Void: Episode #31 – Sarah Beth
Highlights Why it’s important to finish our work before sharing it with readers. How being in touch with the world and our lives can help shape our writing. Resources for digital art and book covers. Feed your imagination, don’t try to reign it in. Welcome to the thirty second episode of Interviews from the Void, […]