Writer Syndrome EP80 The First Draft

The First Draft

Also known as the “vomit draft” is one of the most important pieces of the writing process. Without it you have nothing. Without it you can’t get to the most important part of writing, which is rewriting. It’s a blueprint for things to come and gives you something to work Read more

Writer Syndrome EP75 Violence in Writing

Violence In Writing

I love reading books and watching films across genres. I also like seeing how action / violence is portrayed or used in a story to move along plot and develop a character. To me, action and violence should exist within a story for a reason. Don’t get me wrong, sometimes Read more

The Western

I spent April taking a break from my latest manuscript. It’s necessary breathing room that allows me to get a different perspective when I start revisions (which I’ve started). Not wanting to waste that time I shifted focus on another story I’ve been toying with for a few years. A Read more

Writer Syndrome EP71 Tension & Suspense

Tension & Suspense

Tension & Suspense pair together like Tango & Cash, like cheese & crackers, like peanut butter and chocolate, to help keep a reader reading. In a recent episode of Writer Syndrome, we dove into the differences between the two and how they serve each other to keep momentum in a Read more

Epilogues

What the heck is an epilogue? What’s it for? Why use it? Do you need it? So many questions! Want answers? Of course you do. Then check out episode #65 of Writer Syndrome where we dig into epilogues and leave no cliffhangers.