writing fiction

Virgin Sacrifices in Fantasy Stories Are Stupid

So I'm sitting here watching Conan The Destroyer, which includes the age-old premise that a virgin will be sacrificed.  Personally, I…

10 years ago

Writers Block vs. Idea Block

Most authors have "writer's block" at some point, but I suspect we're often suffering from something I call "idea block". …

10 years ago

Fantasy/Scfi Movie Fights Are Too Ridiculous

If you've seen any SciFi or fantasy films over the last 20 years, you know the fight scenes are ridiculous…

10 years ago

How To Create Fictional Characters, Part 3

If you're creating a character for fantasy or another genre where they go adventuring, this part of the template may…

10 years ago

How to Create Fictional Characters, Part 1

Regardless of your genre, authors, screenwriters, and playwrights have much to think about when creating a character. One tool to…

10 years ago