Learn to handle Chronic Project Accumulation. Everyone has to deal with the flash of inspiration in the middle of other projects. Capture ideas for later use.
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An overview of the stories I have to tell, from finished books like Taming Fire and Gods Tomorrow, to the standalones and sequel trilogies in those universes.
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Once upon a time a man went in search of a single story worth telling, and soon found his whole life flooded with drama, overwhelmed by characters and conflict.
If someone had told me five years ago that at this point in my life, I would have more time to write than I could ever wish for, I would have fallen to my knees, sobbing with joy whilst flailing about with my arms. But I never dreamed that my writing craft would involve so much else that is not writing….
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Google Wave is a little quirky and thin on users, but it’s still an indispensable tool for writers. Here’s how to make it work without getting too frustrated.
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Good writing needs conversation. With powerful collaboration tools, Google Wave enables, enriches, and preserves conversations. Every writer should try it out.
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Good writing needs conversation, whether it’s a talk with a friend, a debate with a copyeditor, or a negotiation with your own subconscious. Capture discussion.
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Tagged Character, Collaborative Writing, Creative Writing, Dan, Dragonlance, Dungeons & Dragons, Google Wave, King Jason's War, Prewriting, Storytelling, Taming Fire, The Poet Alexander, The Scorekeeper, Tips and Tricks, Writing Software
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You believe the lie that following your dreams is selfish. You believe the lie that going after your creative passions is wrong. You believe the lie that says you can’t. The lie is insidious, and it numbs you to who you truly are. You don’t have to listen to it. You don’t have to let it continue spreading through your soul. You have the right to protect your creative self — and that right is sacred.
Writing is a lonely pastime, full of experiences most people will never encounter, let alone comprehend. The best way to handle that is joining a writing group.
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Writing is a lonely pastime, full of experiences most people will never encounter, let alone comprehend. The best way to handle that is joining a writing group.
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