If Walls Could Talk: A Slow but Steady Streak
At the beginning of my writing career, I had the mental stamina to sit at a computer for hours a night and write NaNoWriMo-levels of words every day (1,667 words for those not familiar with it). Granted, looking back, it
If Walls Could Talk: A Whole New World – The Art of World-Building
Buckle up, we’re talking video games this week. One of my favorite things about video games is that they are able to immerse you into their world. You know, that feeling when you’re pulled into the story and they make it
If Walls Could Talk: Finding Clues in All the Wrong Places – Red Herrings
Can I confess something to y’all? I suck at Red Herrings. There’s something about leading a false trail only to reveal the proper path, to drop breadcrumbs for readers to follow, that eludes me as a writer. To me, it’s one of
If Walls Could Talk: The Questions a Developmental Editor Asks
A few weeks ago, I wrote about one of the most important parts of the writing process. I explored many of the common kinds of editing you’ll find editors or publishers use, but I described one in passing. I said
Paradoxes and Possibilities is Available Now!
Change the Past Explore the Future All of time and space are calling you. The only thing you can’t do—is wait. Paradoxes & Possibilities is a complete, standalone tabletop RPG that will take you and your friends into the farthest reaches of time! A
If Walls Could Talk: Navigating a Research Marathon
Back when I was writing my first book, I was very new to the mystery genre. For those of you who haven't heard the story of that particular project, I went looking to write a 10k story and ended up
Shadows over Avalon is Available Now!
Shadows over Avalon, a dark fantasy clash between the Cthulhu Mythos and Arthurian Legend, is now available! Despite Merlin’s arts, the stars are right over Camelot. When King Arthur pulled the sword from the stone, he established more than a nation. He
If Walls Could Talk: What to do When a Piece Doesn’t Work
When I write these weekly columns, I like to thank my tone is chill and informal. I’m writing to you all as if I’m chatting with friends. I’ve been fortunate that I can write in a fairly relaxed style for
If Walls Could Talk: The Art of the To-Do List
I am the textbook definition of a scatterbrained artist. It’s one of my shortcomings. There are days where I would lose my head if it wasn’t attached to me. It’s not intentional, it’s just who I am. An important part of
If Walls Could Talk: The Right Words – Editing
Everyone needs an editor. If someone is telling you they don’t, they’re either a brand new writer who is still figuring it out, or someone whose ego is so inflated that it’s become detrimental to their writing career. Sorry if that