“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 […]
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 […]
Five Links Friday 7/21/17
It’s time again for Five Links Friday. I hope you stay indoors this weekend and read some good stuff. Why not start with these… 1. Here’s a link to a YA Book Proposal contest with a $1000 prize at Publishizer.com. The contest closes July 31, so there is still time to submit. Give it a […]
15 Minutes for a Flash Fiction Challenge
I’ve written a bunch about time management in the past and have even thrown out some ideas on how to make the most of tiny time frames. But this time I’d like to talk about a writing exercise that can keep you writing every day and will not take a considerable amount of time. First, […]
How to Prepare for a Panel Discussion
I recently wrote about some of the basic stuff you should do to prepare for a convention. The focus on that post lied mostly on setting up a vendor table to sign books. While I did briefly touch on panels, I thought it would be a good idea to take a more in-depth look at […]
How to Prepare for a Convention
Even though the weekend was cut short, I still did have a great time Friday at ConStellation 8 in Lincoln staffing the Nebraska Writers Guild table with a couple of talented authors and participating in a panel on writing horror. I’d been on panels at previous conventions, but this was my first time not only […]
Five Awesome Semi-Pro Markets for Short Stories
A while back, I linked to 5 Awesome Top-Paying Online Fantasy & Sci-Fi Magazines. While it’s never a bad idea to submit to pro-paying markets, it goes without saying that the competition is very steep and it’s not uncommon for the more prestigious magazines to accept less than one percent of their unsolicited manuscripts. For […]
A Short Look at Three Authors I Liked Growing Up
While I’ve never really been the type of writer to loudly proclaim which famous authors influences me, I don’t mind sharing a few of favorites. Sure, I’ve mentioned Stephen King and John Green like a million times here, but they aren’t the only ones I enjoy reading. Here are three (actually four) others worth mentioning. […]