Highlights Writing a lot is the only thing that will improve our writing. The importance of outlining and the time it takes to write a great novel. Writing novels takes several years. Welcome to the sixteenth episode of Interviews from the Void, where I interview writers about their writing process, discussing the mechanics and physicality of […]
Interviews from the Void: Episode #15 – Sean Stone
Highlights Why outlining your story is critical to efficient writing. Writing dialogue in a way so all your characters don’t sound the same. How positioning our writing desks can improve our writing productivity. Welcome to the fifteenth episode of Interviews from the Void, where I interview writers about their writing process, discussing the mechanics and […]
Interviews from the Void: Episode 14 – Manuel Arbanassi
Highlights How characters are the principle part of moving the story along. It’s more important to tell the story you want to tell than trying to cater to a specific audience. Writing with English as a second language. I’ve always been very interested in the characters – I think they are the principle part of […]
Interviews from the Void: Episode #13 – Claire Luana
Highlights That there’s no substitute for just doing the work of writing. Finding time to write while maintaining a demanding full-time job. Editing and the self-publishing process. There’s no substitute for just doing. Welcome to the thirteenth episode of Interviews from the Void, where I interview writers about their writing process, discussing the mechanics and […]
Interviews from the Void: Episode #12 – Kristina Mahr
Highlights Pursuing our dreams as writers. The traditional publishing process. The importance of writing weekly short stories to improve our writing craft. This is my dream, and that I am lucky to have the opportunity to pursue it. Welcome to the twelfth episode of Interviews from the Void, where I interview writers about their writing […]
Interviews from the Void: Episode #11 – Benjamin Shelor
Highlights The magic of the first draft. Finding time to write when we have a family and a full-time job. Experimenting with our prose to find our own voice. I am of a mind that there should be an abundance of magic in the first draft. That’s where the story is born, and as with […]
Interviews from the Void: Episode #10 – Adam Inglis
Highlights There are no hard rules to writing. Managing all the tasks associated with being a writer. Strategies for our writing productivity when we only have 20-30 free minutes per day. It has an adventurous and hopeful feel, which fits my attitude to writing. Welcome to the tenth episode of Interviews from the Void, where […]
Interviews from the Void: Episode #9 – Bryan Aiello
Highlights Why we need to write more than one novel to improve as writers. Being brief in our prose while keeping the flow of the story interesting. The importance of setting goals for ourselves and doing what we say we’re going to do. Writing a singular novel is not going to make you a good […]
Interviews from the Void: Episode #8 – Paul Huxley
Highlights How we learn the writing craft. Starting a publishing company and building a writing business. Writing tools and self-publishing. I believe you learn the craft mostly through osmosis. You have to submerge yourself in the best writing and then let that accumulated knowledge pour out when it’s ready. Welcome to the eighth episode of […]
Interviews from the Void: Episode #7 – Eric Lahti
Highlights How we make time for the things we want to pursue. The type of experiences we are hoping to create for our readers. How listening to people talk helps us write great dialogue. I sincerely believe you make time for the things you want to do. Welcome to the seventh episode of Interviews from […]