- Invading dreams
In the most recent issue of The New Yorker is an *article…
- Limiting the power of Magic and Magical Weapons
In my world, magic is a prominent force but its not as common as in most fantasies. First off, all magic is punishable by death. After an event called…
- The reader’s tolerance of style
One thing I want to attempt, in my multiple POV characters, is to try and make the textual voices even more distinctive than the dialogue (on the…
- The Empire of the East
In my story, one of the primary conflicts is the Ezkai, a highly advanced culture from the East, coming to the western continent of Adnos to conquer…
- On expository clumps, first drafts, and self criticism
One of my biggest downfalls as a writer has always been my tendency to critique myself as I write. A biggest pet peeve of mine when I read books is…
- Can Writing Be Taught?
The instinctual reaction is ‘yes,’ but let’s take the question deeper. Here is one answer from an essay by Tom Bissell:
- Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
I recently gave this book a try, but I’m not sure that it lived up to my expectations. I enjoy alternate history/SF books, especially those by Harry…
- What ending do you find is the most powerful ending?
Which ending do you find is the most powerful? The protagonist making the ultimate sacrifice? The antagonist turns his back on evil and saves the…
- Readers perception of a scene
In my current WIP I have a scene about which I am not sure how the reader will perceive it. I will have this scene but could change the follow up of…
