In this episode of The Write Good Books Podcast, Scott goes solo to take a look at a few of the tools and resources available to new writers on the web and in the real world. Click the link below to stream the episode. Also available on iTunes, Google Play, Blubrry, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Castbox, TuneIn, […]
Looking at Tolkien’s 10 Tips for Writers
As someone who occasionally reads and writes fantasy and has a great appreciation for fantasy RPGs, it’s hard not to acknowledge how important J.R.R. Tolkien’s contribution to the literary (and entertainment) world have been. From D&D to Nethack to Harry Potter to the Final Fantasy series, Tolkien’s work has influenced nearly every aspect of high […]
Don’t be so passive
So I’m sitting there looking at my folder of short story WIPs and a voice kept calling out to me saying: You need to publish another book. And it’s true. I do. The only problem is that to publish one means I need to finish one. I have a folder of novel WIPs and ideas […]
Story ideas are all around you
“Where do you get your ideas?” I’m still not sure why that is such a common question non-writers ask writers. I wonder if what they really mean by that is not much where where the ideas come from, but something more along the lines of how your creative process works and what goes into coming […]
Light the candles, dim the lights, and set the mood for…
…some sweet lovin’. Just kidding. I’m talking about writing. Specifically, I’m talking about writing horror. I used to think I didn’t write a massive amount of horror, but over half of my published short stories are horror, or at least contain elements of it. (And now that October is right around the corner, I’m feeling […]
Podcast Episode 44 – When you don’t have a lot of time to write
In this episode of The Write Good Books Podcast, Jason and Scott talk about a few of the things you can do when you only have a short amount of time allocated for writing. Click the link below to stream the episode. Also available at iTunes, Soundcloud, RSS and YouTube. About the hosts Jason Bougger […]
Time Travel and Second Chances
So the other day, my six-year-old got this evil/snarky grin on his face and asked to borrow my phone while I was kneeling on the ground playing with the baby. I probably should have known better, but I still handed it over. He switched on the camera and took a picture of something above me, […]
Five Links Friday 8/4/17
I’m a little late with the post again, but that’s okay. I took the day off and spent the day at a local country fair with the kids. Had a great time and 2yo got to see a giant bunny. And with that said, here is this week’s collection of Five Links Friday! 1. Derek […]