A funny thing happened on the way to the book

Tag: writing tricks

  • The Mighty Tech Tree

    Worldbuilding is one of my favorite aspects of writing. It’s where everything begins. The solid base that will support all of your stories and thoughts. Worldbuilding is where the rules, the cultures, the magic (or lack thereof), and the technology all start to take shape. Shaping all of these pieces from their start to the…

  • Creating Characters using Five Whys.

    Embarking on the journey of writing a book has led me down many paths, especially when exploring the depths of character creation. I’ve often used a technique I first employed while hosting Dungeons and Dragons. Sometimes characters needed swift development that I could later go back and build upon. This technique is asking the question…