In this episode of The Write Good Books Podcast, Jason and Scott look at how the setting you choose can affect your overall story, as well how your reader’s opinion. Click the link below to stream the episode. Also available on iTunes, Google Play, Blubrry, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Castbox, TuneIn, Overcast, YouTube, or your favorite RSS […]
Podcast Episode 75 – Culture-based Conflict
In the 75th episode of The Write Good Books Podcast, Jason and Scott have a discussion about culture in fiction and how it can be used for building conflict. Click the link below to stream the episode. Also available on iTunes, Google Play, Blubrry, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Castbox, TuneIn, Overcast, YouTube, or your favorite RSS reader. […]
Podcast Episode 61 – Word Choice in Dialogue
It’s Scott’s turn to go solo this week as he takes a look at how words and slang change over time and how to use this in your fiction whether writing in the present day or in past times. About the hosts Jason Bougger lives in Omaha, Nebraska with his wife and kids. He is […]
You’re Writing Fantasy. Forget the “Rules” and make your own.
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 […]
Five Links Friday 9/15/17
And we are back with another edition of Five Links Friday. Had a roller coaster week at the day job, but I think things have settled down and it’s mostly back to business as usual, with the potential of some new opportunities arising. Also, on a totally cool note, this is our 500th post! Such […]
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 […]
Podcast Episode 39 – Prewriting
In this episode of The Write Good Books Podcast, Jason goes solo and shares some of what he has learned so far while prewriting his current work-in-progress fantasy trilogy. Relevant links: Scrivener [Download], Holy Fudgesicles Click the link below to stream the episode. Also available at iTunes, Soundcloud, RSS and YouTube. About the hosts Jason […]