The Reader's Trust
I like to push the reader's trust. Whether it be toying with a familiar trope or testing the reader's memory, I think it's important to tantalize and reward the reader over the course of a story.
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FAQ: How Do You Write "The Other"?
The point is to immerse oneself in a character's life—destroying the "Other-ness" of it—and write them genuinely.
FAQ: Should Characters Curse?
People curse for various reasons, but the most important (to a writer) is that doing so reveals stress in their lives.
FAQ: How do you create your characters?
Quirks and affectations automatically lead to everything else.
I'm publishing my own Anthology
One may ask, "If you haven't found a publisher for them, doesn't that mean they aren't good enough for the public." Um... no.
Kickstarter Advice
...it doesn't hurt me to encourage others to follow my example. My books don't compete with anyone else.
Writing Effective Visuals
Authors must train to communicate images succinctly to their readers, without overwhelming them in words.
Great Links
...helping me remember some of these great resources if I ever forget them and can't access my browser's bookmarks.
Representation Matters.
I write as authentically as I can and I stand by my work as the best and most legitimate I can make it.
Writing Templates
I'm a template fiend. I've made hundreds professionally laying out ad campaigns and books of all kinds. Feel free to download and use these I made for Word and Scrivener.
Story Manager Spreadsheet
I created this spreadsheet to help me concentrate all my notes.
Language is Divine
I'm speaking of language; in particular, the names of divine concepts and figures in so-called mythologies.
FAQ: Traditional or Self-Publishing?
Both paths can lead to success. The difference is to me is about partnership and growth.
How to Critique
Crit unto others, as you would have crit unto you.
Checklist Before Sending to Beta Readers
To ensure a story is ready for Beta Readers, I made a checklist for myself of all the important bits that should be done.
Applied Psychology and Sociology
How does this relate to writing? Well, unless one is writing technical manuals, writing is primarily about people.
How to use Reversals
Every single scene must illustrate a reversal. If there is no reversal, the words are a mere fragment of prose.
FAQ: Are you a Plotter or Pantser?
Both...I find as much enjoyment in constructing my plot-points as in parleying Chandleresque quips between foils.
Cannibalism and Appropriation
Imagine if your culture despised murder so much, that you banned the word from ever being spoken.
FAQ: What is your Origin Story?
Like many, I had a passion for telling stories since I was a child, but a lack of encouragement led me in a different direction.