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Jan
23rd
2019

LTUE Video Archive · 8:09pm Jan 23rd, 2019

Quick post here, once again extolling and reminding everyone of the awesomeness that is LTUE! The advance sign-up ends soon, so if you’re going to go, get your ticket now!

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Oct
3rd
2015

Black Lotus is coming, and someone liked my writing guide! · 1:24am Oct 3rd, 2015

So, what's new on this fine overcast (here near Seattle) Friday afternoon?

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Jan
2nd
2019

An Abridged Guide to Writing · 2:08pm Jan 2nd, 2019

Hey, guys. How you doing?

I’m going to try something a little different in this blog, which is attempt instruction on a thing. That thing in question in this thing is writing a thing.

Thing.

Thing.

Anywho, let’s get this show on the road.

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Sep
30th
2020

Being a Better Writer Topic Call! · 10:08pm Sep 30th, 2020

In my defense, I didn’t say when this post would be up today. But readers! Do you have your list ready!? Topics you want to hear about? The get commenting below!

For those of you who need a bit more context, I’ll assume that you are familiar with this site’s weekly feature, Being a Better Writer, all about—What else?—how to improve one’s writing. Pretty much the most popular bit of this site, and referenced in a lot of places.

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Oct
13th
2019

I have a gift for you - the lost Asylumverse planning guide (from 2013!) · 9:53pm Oct 13th, 2019

So, years ago I actually started writing out a guide of random but mostly useless information about Asylum and Broadhoof after I received permission from folks to write fan-fiction based on my fan-fiction. It was a humbling but invigorating experience. So in my exuberance, I decided that I should craft something that would help provide the reader a more coherent world for their shared narrative. It was filled with schedules and codes and even some history of the hospital.

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Mar
18th
2019

Being a Better Writer: What to Cut? · 8:24pm Mar 18th, 2019

Wait? Could it be? Is this a new post? A new Being a Better Writer post, back on its Monday schedule?

It is! Your eyes do not deceive you! I am writing!

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Jan
8th
2019

Being a Better Writer: Creating a Paragraph · 5:32pm Jan 8th, 2019

Welcome back readers! And welcome to the year 2019! Which, as we all know, is either infested with replicants or about to become the battleground once again between that blue robot known as Megaman and his nemisis, Dr. Wily.

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Jul
31st
2018

Being a Better Writer: Historical Fiction · 11:30pm Jul 31st, 2018

Welcome back, readers! And sorry for the delay. Life … finds a way. That isn’t always to one’s benefit! This week is just looking crazy.

Which means it’s probably best if I dive right in, given my ticking clock today. So, historical fiction …

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Nov
7th
2022

Being a Better Writer: What Makes a Fantasy? · 9:57pm Nov 7th, 2022

Hello writers!

You know, if I’m honest it feels like it’s been more than a week since the last Being a Better Writer. That’s probably because I had numerous days last week where I was up well past midnight on account of editing Starforge. One week kind of stretched into two.

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Jan
23rd
2023

Being a Better Writer: Different Types of Fantasy · 11:00pm Jan 23rd, 2023

Jun
4th
2018

Being a Better Writer: Moving From Essays and Non-Fiction Forms to Fiction · 9:02pm Jun 4th, 2018

Apr
27th
2020

Being a Better Writer: Science-Fiction · 9:06pm Apr 27th, 2020

Hello readers! Welcome back! I trust you had a good weekend?

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Sep
19th
2022

Being a Better Writer: A Long-Term Relationship – Part Two · 9:42pm Sep 19th, 2022

Welcome back writers. We’re back with another Being a Better Writer post on exactly that topic, and aside from a small news blurb to stick in front of it, we’re going to get right down to things!

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May
10th
2021

Being a Better Writer: Knowing What to Research … and How · 9:17pm May 10th, 2021

Hello readers, and welcome back after another weekend (and week)! How are things going on your side of the keyboard? Well, I hope?

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May
20th
2019

Being a Better Writer: Character Voice · 8:13pm May 20th, 2019

Hey readers! Welcome back!

I know. It’s been a slow week from your perspective. The last major post here was another Being a Better Writer post last Monday. I said nothing else all week.

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Nov
15th
2021

Being a Better Writer: Enough Is Enough, It’s Time to Release · 10:25pm Nov 15th, 2021

Welcome back readers, to another Monday! Apologies for the lateness of today’s post; I was up late last night desperately trying to secure a Series X console before the hands of scalpers.

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Jun
27th
2022

Being a Better Writer: Leaving Unanswered Questions · 9:24pm Jun 27th, 2022

Hello readers! We’re back with another Monday installment of Being a Better Writer! And we’ve got an interesting topic to cover today. One that can be a little contentious depending on your audience.

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Apr
1st
2019

Being a Better Writer: Your Opening Tone · 8:44pm Apr 1st, 2019

You know, this is the first time I think I’ve had a post fall on April 1st, also known as April Fools’ Day. And part of me really wondered if I should do an April Fools’ Day post with this week’s Being a Better Writer.

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Aug
24th
2020

Being a Better Writer: Don’t Force It · 9:45pm Aug 24th, 2020

Hello readers! Who’s ready for a busy week?

Why ask? Because it most definitely is going to be a busy one. For starters, Axtara – Banking and Finance completed the Alpha 1 this weekend! Which means it’s time for Alpha 2!

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Dec
14th
2020

Being a Better Writer: Traditions and Worldbuilding · 9:52pm Dec 14th, 2020

Welcome back readers! It’s Monday again, and you know what that means! More Being a Better Writer! But as is the norm, I do have some news for all of you to go through first.

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