I was trying to work on a fantasy novel the other night, and instead ended up spending something like six hours researching tools used in medieval farming. Because, you know, all fantasy needs to take place in a world that could realistically pass for thirteenth century western Europe, right? And then it hit me. What […]
Podcast Episode 54 – Creating a religion for your world
In this episode of The Write Good Books Podcast, Jason and Scott look at using religion as a world-building tool, and what goes into creating a religion for your world. About the hosts Jason Bougger lives in Omaha, Nebraska with his wife and kids. He is the author of the YA novel, Holy Fudgesicles, and […]
Podcast Episode 51 – Money In Your Story
This episode of the podcast features Scott Michael Childers with a look at how to use currency in fiction and how it can affect your setting and overall story. About the hosts Jason Bougger lives in Omaha, Nebraska with his wife and kids. He is the author of the YA novel, Holy Fudgesicles, and has […]
Podcast Episode 45 – Consequences of Your Actions
In this episode of The Write Good Books Podcast, Jason and Scott talk about the consequences of your actions as a writer. Every action has a reaction, and even simple things you throw in could have huge results to your story. Relevant links: The Empire Strikes Back, Signal to Noise / A Signal Shattered Click […]
Using Scrivener to “fix” my draft
I’ve talked a little about a fantasy trilogy I’m working on. It’s a lot of fun, but I keep running into difficult world-building things that get in the way of the real writing. Things like seasons, and farming, and how to measure time. (Is it okay to use a 24-hour rotation, and words like “summer” […]
Five Links Friday 8/24/17
And it’s Friday night again, because why have a regular weekly feature planned out and scheduled to post first thing in the morning, right 🙂 1. Let’s start with an older (but still awesome) post on Tips on Effectively Conveying Character Emotion by Becca Puglisi at Self Publishing Advice. 2. Now let’s change direction to […]
What I Listen To When I Write (Don’t Laugh)
I thought I’d try something a little different and talk about what music is required listening when writing fiction. Every writer has their own ritual, but mine involves dimming the lights, opening up iTunes or YouTube, pouring a scotch and water (if it’s a weekend), and then bashing my head on the wall until I […]
Five Links Friday 6/30/17
The weekend is here and it’s time for another 5 Links Friday. He we go… 1. Let’s start of this week with 10 Fantasy Writing Resources from Alyssa Hollingsworth. 2. Here is some Writerly Career Advice from Donald Maass and Heather Sunseri that is worth a read. 3. “I never finish anything” Neil Hughes has […]