For world building, it depends. If its taking place in a small area I generally don't spend a lot of time world building. For more encompassing...
When I name, I try to be consistent. For one region, I'll pick names from some culture, another region another culture. I can't make up languages,...
I did a long multi-plot once. To keep track of things I kept a timeline and lots of notes. It was a fun challenge and it worked out OK.
Ayn Rand follower.
My publisher, Booktrope, is now open to submissions. They are a nifty little press out of Seattle and I have had nothing but positive experience...
I am a coward. I try to avoid writing them because I'd sound like a male trying to write a female.
My short story, "The Return of the King", is now available in the FREE anthology Unusual Stories. Did I mention it's free?...
I write straight through from beginning to end. I'll sometimes take notes on some things I want to change in the next draft but I don't edit. I...
I am terrible at writing sword fighting scenes. I try to avoid them.
My fantasy novel Ouroboros is now on sale! It’s only 99 cents! If you’ve been waiting to buy a copy, now is your chance. It doesn’t get any...
Life, usually. I wont write on days when my wife and I are off together.
I make exceptions for books that toss around of people and places. If I ever write a big bloated epic fantasy, I'll include a map.
It was Glen Cook who changed my mind about publishing maps. It does limit possibilities and set boundaries, so my novel doesn't have a map...
At home, in the computer room. I usually tune out distractions.
I recommend this book all the time. It changed my writing style enormously. I even credit Stephen King on the acknowledgments page of my book.
Make sure your first book is standalone so if a publisher doesn't want #2, you wont be stranded. Series not selling well enough to finish do...
Booktrope, my publisher, sets the minimum at 50,000 words.
But I like keeping a chip on my shoulder!
Thanks! You thank the awesome Greg Simanson for that! GSD
That's weird. I thought I had posted the links. Kindle Version. Print Version. Nook Version.
