Last week, I wrote a post on finding a beta reader for your story or novel, and how to make the beta reading experience fun and profitable for both reader and writer. This week, I want to talk a little about how and when to incorporate the feedback you get, in the hopes of making [...]
Why I Gender-Flipped My Protagonist
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Hey, everybody. Today, I want to talk about my upcoming novel, Orison. I’m finally in a position where I have something to blog about. Namely, a completed draft in the hands of the editor. I didn’t see much point in talking about the process until I was certain I’d actually learned something along the way. [...]
So You Need an Obscure Reference
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If it seems like I’m endorsing the work of Tracy McCusker all the time, it’s only because she’s funny and brilliant and endlessly inventive. Like this hysterical infographic she put together. Working on some writing, but need to drop a reference to something oblique so people will know you’ve attained China Miéville levels of disaffected [...]
Nanowrimo Comic #4: Survivalism
How’d this happen? It’s almost the end of November. Nanowrimoers are crossing the finish line. Those that haven’t yet know that the last two days are all about survival by any means necessary. Tracy McCusker has the fourth installment in her Nanowrimo comic series. If you’re just joining us, you can read the others here.
Nanowrimo Comic #3: Dedication is Crunchy
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Tracy McCusker’s third installment in her Nanowrimo comic series. If you’re just joining us, you can read the others here.
Nanowrimo Comic #2: Week One Warrior
Tracy McCusker’s second installment in her Nanowrimo comic series. Check out her website and follow her on Twitter!
Nanowrimo Survival Guide 2012
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It’s that time again! Actually, it’s not, but you can smell it in the air: that smoky melange of burnout, hope and desperation that is National Novel Writing Month. Though I’m probably not participating this year, here are some links from last year to help you gird up for your journey through jacked-up word counts [...]
