Category: my novel’s progress
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A Portable Writing Kit
A while back, I did something simple that has made a real difference in my writing life: I built a portable writing kit.
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Page One to Done: This Book Will Get You Psyched
This book really speaks to writers who struggle with perfectionism and procrastination.
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Which cover should I use?
I am finishing up the first draft of my novel, Normous, which is the latest in my Consortium sci-fi saga. Which cover should I use?
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The Consortium Saga Trailer
This 60-second trailer teases the scale and stakes of The Consortium Saga: Omnibus.
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Creating Metaphors With Emma Sloley
Recently, I read The Island of Last Things by Emma Stoley and found it filled with interesting character arcs and unique plotlines. I was also struck by Stoley’s figurative language, especially her metaphors and similes. That’s something I would like to improve in my own writing craft: the use of figures of speech. Metaphors and…
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Writing Life Update: January 2026
I’m almost done with my current draft of Normous, the next episode of my Consortium series.
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The Review Dilemma
Knowing that someone enjoys my book is deeply fulfilling.
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A Small Course Correction
I’ve been doing some thinking about this blog lately, and I’ve come to a realization that probably won’t surprise longtime readers: this space has been trying to be too many things at once.
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Friday’s Findings: Create a Scene Palette
Most writers want their scenes to flow effortlessly on the page, but few scenes actually begin that way. Before the smooth prose and clean structure comes something messier, more playful, and far more effective: scene brainstorming.
Andrew M. Friday 