For Writers
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Sharpshooting Advice for Writers from Dean Wesley Smith
I have recently begun following the prolific, multi-genre fiction author, Dean Wesley Smith, very closely. Any writer serious about playing the long game of indie publishing should visit his site here for some guidance on growing and sustaining your career (read, legacy). A recent blog post of his really lit a fire under my ass,…
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Real Places in England that Inspired Settings in My Gothic Horror Novel
My travels in England enriched my Gothic Horror series, Greycross, as I drew from historical settings, architecture, and local culture, emphasizing how real-world experiences deeply inform creative writing.
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What Should You Do When Your Book Idea is Already Taken?
The writer experiences a surge of creativity, developing a novel idea, only to discover a similar published work. This leads to despair, but ultimately emphasizes that originality lies in storytelling treatment, not concept. Unique characters and narrative styles can differentiate a story, even if its core idea has been previously explored.