If I’m known at all as a writer, I’m known for writing free textbooks. While this is rewarding, it isn’t very entertaining. What I enjoy most is a good story, and this section is dedicated to the craft of (speculative) fiction writing.
My Random Fiction Stuff
I’ll put my own content in this section so that you’ll know it wasn’t something profound created by an expert.
Fantasy Mindscape: Breathing Life into Characters Through Psychology. This free book is designed to help you build compelling, realistic characters by applying the principles of psychology to your craft.
Blog Length Stuff
- The Synergy of Character, Plot, and Setting
- The Art of Writing Consistently
- Fantasy Writer’s Guide to Using Personality Traits
- Crafting Compelling Villains: Exploring the Dark Triad of Personality
Notes on the Craft of Speculative Fiction
- INTRODUCTORY CONCEPTS
- WORDCRAFT [AKA Super important stuff]
- PLOT
- BEGINNINGS
- VIEWPOINT
- WORLDBUILDING
- DESCRIPTION
- CHARACTERS
- DIALOGUE
- EMOTION
- SHORT FICTION
- PUBLISHING
- SELF PUBLISHING
- DIVERSITY IN FICTION
- TROPES
- ROMANCE & Relationships
- Scenes
- SCENES: ARGUMENTS
- SCENES: SEX
- SCENES: FIGHTS
- SCENES: DEATH
- WHAT NOT TO DO
- MAGIC SYSTEMS
- SWORDS, HORSES, AND SUCH
- What Readers Love
- WHAT READERS HATE
- THE BUSINESS OF WRITING
- TOOLS OF THE TRADE
- DRAFTING & EDITING
Last Modified: 10/05/2023