How to find beta readers and run the perfect beta read Running a beta read can be daunting, especially if you’re popping your beta reading cherry. If you’re just learning what a beta read is, want to improve your outcomes, or need an easy to follow a process, this post is for you. I recently…Continue reading A complete guide to beta reading
We can save the world!
The world is a messed up place right now. No two ways about it. I could list everything wrong with the world, but I think you already have a pretty good idea. So I’ve decided to pick an issue, and by the end of reading this, I hope you’ll join me and try to save…Continue reading We can save the world!
Book Review – Nimona by Noelle Stevenson
Nimona, a graphic novel by Noelle Stevenson, is a cozy read. It takes place in a world where the bad guys are often more admirable than the good guys. The hero and the villain have a backstory that adds depth to what could have been a fairly shallow story in less caring hands. Note: You can…Continue reading Book Review – Nimona by Noelle Stevenson
Memories – A Story of A Story of A Story
How much of your memory actually happened? Are you sure your perception of reality is correct? If you can’t remember the details of a movie you saw last month, how can you be sure the memories of your life—those imaginary images that define who you are in relation to the world—are memories at all? You make…Continue reading Memories – A Story of A Story of A Story
Why Scivener is the Best Novel Writing Software » Behind the Novel Ep. 1
I’ve been talking about making this series for about two months now, and I finally got around to making the first episode. Welcoming to Behind The Novel, the series where I’ll share my novel writing process every step of the way. Originally I was going to just jump into showing you the writing process, but after…Continue reading Why Scivener is the Best Novel Writing Software » Behind the Novel Ep. 1
Book Review – Stoner by John Williams
Stoner by John Williams is an absolutely beautiful novel. Perhaps the best novel I’ve read this year. I’ve tried to share it with several people, but I think the appeal is lost in description. It’s a quiet, understated, sad novel, but it will make you feel deeply. [You can also read this review on Goodreads.…Continue reading Book Review – Stoner by John Williams
Nine Novels that Changed My Life
Most readers can put together a list of life changing books. I have my own. A list of novels that shaped me in some way. Some of they expanded my perspective of the world, others inspired they way I write my own works. So today I’m sharing a list of nine life changing novels. This…Continue reading Nine Novels that Changed My Life
Interview with Patrick H Willems
Patrick H Willems is a YouTube creator who produces a wide variety of content, but is best known for his videos that discuss movies in interesting and insightful ways, praise films you should give a second chance, or critique the current state of Hollywood. Trust me, these are more than your typical video essays. Check…Continue reading Interview with Patrick H Willems
Why I joined Patreon & why you should too
Thanks to the advice of two books, Show Your Work by Austin Kleon (my review here) and Real Artists Don’t Starve by Jeff Goins (still reading but highly recommend), I’ve launched a Patreon page. First, let’s talk about what it is, then why I—or any other creative—might want to try it out. What is Patreon The creators of Patreon describe…Continue reading Why I joined Patreon & why you should too
Book Review: What’s Wrong with Joe Abercrombie’s The Third Law Trilogy & How to Fix It
I just finished reading the mammoth First Law Trilogy by Joe Abercrombie consisting of The Blade Itself, Before They are Hanged, and Last Argument of Kings. [You can read this review on Goodreads too] Let’s map out how I felt through each novel. The Blade Itself – This book shows some promise. If it keeps…Continue reading Book Review: What’s Wrong with Joe Abercrombie’s The Third Law Trilogy & How to Fix It
