Questions 150: Custom Fonts
Subscribe Here! Caine asks: “What are your thoughts on purchasing custom fonts for your books?”
YA Adventure Special 5: Hadrian’s Flight, Opening
Subscribe Here! Now that we’ve tackled the formula, I get into the actual blow-by-blow of writing Hadrian’s Flight in 34 days. I talk about false starts, plot derailments, and finding some kind of groove.
Questions 149: Publishing Short Fiction
Subscribe Here! JR asks: How long should my short fiction be if I want to sell it on Amazon? Books mentioned: Playing the Short Game by Douglas Smith
YA Adventure Special 4: The Heinlein Juvenile Pt 2
Subscribe Here! Today, I continue with the Heinlein Juvenile formula sheet, talking about what makes the Heinlein juveniles unusual among young adult novels and which of them create their enduring appeal. Books discussed, all by Robert A. Heinlein: Rocketship Galileo Space Cadet Farmer in the Sky Red Planet Between Planets …
Questions 148: Self-Plagiarism
Subscribe Here! Tammy asks: Can I re-use my own writing in different books?
YA Adventure Special 3: The Heinlein Juvenile Pt 1
Subscribe Here! We’ve talked about formulas–what they are, and how to uncover them. Now, we examine the formula for the Heinlein Juvenile in great detail. In this episode, we talk about the roots of the Heinlein Juvenile. Wonder what all the fuss is about? This is where we start to …
Questions 147: Meyers-Briggs and Characterization
Subscribe Here! JR asks: “Are the Meyers-Briggs personality types useful for characterization? What do you use for creating your characters?” Authors referenced: Stephen King Books referenced: Misery by Stephen King
Questions 146: More About Getting Out of Your Own Way
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Questions 145: The Dreaded Rewrite
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Questions 144: How Does One Break Into RPGs?
Subscribe Here! Caine asks: “What is the best way to break into the RPG market?”