This is perhaps the most evergreen article I’ve ever written. It is always relevant. And, since a lot of our readers are writers, it seemed worthwhile to bring it to the attention of anyone new to the site.
He is a delightful person, with a wealth of knowledge about the craft of writing. He has a tremendous understanding of what it takes for new writers to make it in the wild industry of publishing books.
Every Major Character Needs A Name Writing can be difficult—ask any writer. To create a good story, many things need to be accounted for regardless of the medium. One problem especially often pops up: naming the characters. Ever wonder why you hear so many stories that allude to the same few biblical, mythological, or historical references?…
Tuning in… Welcome back, folks! The Week of Chaos continues with TWO short stories from Brandon Scott, the SECOND SET so far. Prepare to be… *Cue music.* …unprepared. Our first tale is one about innoncence and what happens when one is deprived of such in the face of a grim reality. What will become of…
You actually thought ve vould leave just because Halloveen came and vent? Bleh! Guess again! My Vampiric Utensils and I have taken over, and ve are here to stay! And this time, getting rid of us von’t be so easy. Bleh! Vhile ve are here, ve might as vell add a little fun to the…
Enter a futuristic society where humanity has branched off of Earth and settled among its extraterrestrial neighbors in the Spiral Arm. Kevin J. Anderson’s The Dark Between the Stars is the compelling first installment of a brand new trilogy called The Saga of Shadows. Humans have divided themselves into the independent, spaceship-savvy Roamer clans and…
Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention, please? You’ve been patient. You’ve been diligent. You’ve been loyal. Now, for demonstrating such tremendous qualities, such incredible attributes, such unbelievable resolve, you shall be rewarded! Friends, bloggers, Earthlings, lend me your ears! The time has come, yet again, for you to get your proper dose of excitement,…
Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention, please? You’ve been patient. You’ve been diligent. You’ve been loyal. Now, for demonstrating such tremendous qualities, such incredible attributes, such unbelievable resolve, you shall be rewarded! Friends, bloggers, Earthlings, lend me your ears! The time has come, yet again, for you to get your proper dose of excitement,…
SeventhSanctum.com is a website that hosts contests and contains many different random generators for establishing characters, setting, and more, mostly with a fantasy angle to it. Pictured above is the homepage. It contains the blog, which gives information on contests coming up, as well as the results of finished contests. In the middle of the…
