Ah, beta readers. An essential tool for most writers, and yet, sometimes, one of the most infuriating. A beta reader, for those who are unfamiliar with the term, is a reader to whom you give a draft of your story,
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The Hobbit Movies: Actually True to the Book?
So, Squiders, I finally did it! I finally, after twenty years and who knows how many times of trying, have read The Hobbit. (I’ve read the Lord of the Rings multiple times and had no trouble with The Silmarillion, so this has always
How Important is Your Writing Space?
We’re just going to question everything, apparently. I’ve seen a lot of talk lately about the importance of setting up your writing space. In theory, I think this is supposed to increase your productivity or the ease of your writing
Do Writing Prompts Work?
Ah, writing prompts. They’re everywhere. Daily ones, writing exercise ones, lists of prompts, music prompts, picture prompts. But how effective are they? Well, it depends. It depends on lots of things. What your goals are. What you’re hoping to get
Even Outlining Goes Awry
Ah, outlining. Some people hate it. Some people swear by it. The longer I’ve written professionally, the more I’ve come to like outlining, both as a writing tool, but more as an editing tool. One of the last steps I
Tie-in Fiction Friday: Star Trek #8 Black Fire
Here’s something I’m going to try out on and off throughout the year, Squiders. I think there’s a bit of stigma against tie-in fiction, to some extent. And I don’t mean a book that gets made into a movie (though
Looking Forward at 2015
Woo! Does anyone else find the holidays absolutely exhaust them? I look forward to them every year, but by the end, I’m happy to return to the normal routine of everyday life. So! We’ve got a bright, shiny new year, full of
2014 Books in Review
As you probably know, Squiders, the left-brained side of me likes to keep statistics on each book I read in a year. This includes publication year, genre, and a rating out of 5. And then, at the end of the