Category: writing
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Author Interview: Jeremy C. Shipp
A few years ago, I took an online writing course taught by Jeremy C. Shipp, author of gothic, dark fantasy and horror literature. I learned so much and still have my classwork and lectures. Jeremy talks about his latest works: How did you decide to become an author? It’s the same old story, really. When…
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Friday’s Findings: 07.27.18
Here are some articles on writing I’ve read lately: What Character Age Do You Find Most Challenging to Write? 3 Steps to Finding Your Perfect Ending How To Make Sense Of Chapters 4 Signs You Might Be Confusing, Not Intriguing, in Your Opening Scene 5 Steps to Creating a Perfect Fantasy World
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W.I.P. Update
Here’s the latest on my Work In Progress (W.I.P.): I am currently working on WhereHow, Consortium Episode 3 of my series. I’ve updated the cover (see above) and given it darker tones. I feel this matches the vibe of the episode. My intention was to have this episode finished six months ago. I got busy…
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Friday’s Findings: 07.20.18
Here are some articles on writing I’ve read lately: The Plot Clock: The Structure Template that Saved my Career Writing A Series: 7 Continuation Issues To Avoid The Secret to Writing the Middle of a Story 20+ Writing Strategies (That Helped Bestselling Authors Finish Their Books) Balancing Plot and Character: Infographic
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My Reading: Past, Present and Future 07.17.18
Past: Only Human (ebook) by Sylvain Neuvel I suppose politics are an inherent theme in science fiction. Current global politics rears its controversial head in several SF novels published in 2018, one of which is Only Human. * OH is the third and seemingly final book in The Themis Files series. Neuvel wraps up his…
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Friday’s Findings: 07.13.18
Here are some articles on writing I’ve read lately: How to Build Your Sci-Fi World What to Do When You Don’t Feel Like Writing 6 Ways to Double Your Writing Speed Using the Ten Key Scene Structure to Frame Up Your Novel Why You Need Beta Readers
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Author Interview: Geoffrey Mandragora
Geoffrey Mandragora is an author of steampunk. He is currently completing three years of rehab following a twenty year addiction to historical re-enactment. How did you decide to become an author? I never made a decision because if I’d thought about in those terms I would never have started. I grew up as a storyteller; I was…
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Friday’s Findings: 07.06.18
Here are some articles on writing I’ve read lately: Making Time to Write – Breaking Bad Habits Novel Writing : 3 Ways to Find Novel-Worthy Ideas Signpost Scenes – Trouble Brewing Writing Science Fiction: How to Approach Exposition in Sci-Fi Novels How Much Do You Need to Describe Your Characters?
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My Reading: Past, Present and Future 07.05.18
Here’s what I’ve been reading: Past: We Are Mars (ebook) Cheryl Lawson Once the pride of Earth’s governments and science community, Rubicon, the first colony on Mars, heads into decline. But who is trying to sabotage the isolated members of this once thriving outpost? Lawson proves herself as an excellent storyteller. In some areas of the…
Andrew M. Friday 