What medium: comic book. [17/52]

January 21, 2019 in Practical Tips, Structure, Ideation

When you get a story idea, one of the first questions you have to ask yourself is, “What medium is best for this story?”

Writer's Prayer. [16/52]

January 14, 2019 in Inspiration, Practical Tips

It is difficult for me to keep perspective. I have trouble remembering the big picture in the minutia of the day to day.

You're not ready to write that book. [7/52]

November 12, 2018 in Practical Tips

“Have an idea for a huge space opera trilogy? You’re not ready to write that novel yet. Start with something small.”

This is one of the best pieces of advice about writing I received when I was first starting out. It came from my friend Lance Schaubert.

Book marketing 101. [6/52]

November 05, 2018 in Practical Tips

You’ve finished your book. It’s edited and edited and edited. The cover looks amazing. Now it’s out in the world.

Congratulations!

Now, how do you let people know?

Tips for the first draft. [4/52]

October 22, 2018 in Practical Tips

Writing the first draft is one of the best parts of the storytelling process (other than outlining, of course). It’s a time where anything can happen and spelling doesn’t matter. Your only job when sitting down to write a first draft is getting words on a page.