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ON WRITINGPlease enjoy these insights into writing. I hope you find them helpful. |
Writers Talk About StuffRie Lee, Queerness and SpiritualityA one on one with a fellow author Rie LeeRie Lee and Scott Coon examine the intersection of queerness and spirituality. They discuss the myths their religious environments taught them about queerness, how they realized they were queer, and how their spiritual journeys intertwined with their queer journeys, ultimately arriving at a place of peace.Rei LeeRie Lee’s novel, VESSEL, is a reflection of the author’s personal coming-out/deconstruction journey and reflects strongly on modern themes of a conservative culture trying to reinforce cishet gender roles and reproductive choices made by a select few for the masses. Queer readers in heteronormative religions and anyone in a high-control environment especially may find affirmation through this book. |
Scott Coon Sci Fi PresentsHow To Write a Lot of Words and FastMeet the AuthorsScott Coon (Moderator)Vance Mitchell GlosterErik DayEli DonovanRie LeeJanet WertmanAnne Louise Bannon |
Scott Coon SciFi Presents:Creating Compelling CharactersA good narrative needs a compelling main character to drive it forward. And that character needs other characters to drive them forward. Even Tom Hanks’ character in Castaway had Wilson. Learn from published authors how to craft compelling characters of your own.
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Redundancies, Good and BadSometimes it’s good to repeat yourself, sometimes not. Here’s a guide to redundancies, both good and bad. |
Punctuation Weird and Common
Stories ain’t Essays! They have different rules, including for grammar.
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Numbers in Creative WritingThe number one rule in creative writing is always think of your reader. Surprises belong in the plot, not the grammar. So, let me share some creative writing grammar rules for...Numbers in Creative Writing |
Setting: Shortcuts and UsageDon't leave your characters as floating heads in a void. Use these tips and shortcuts to build and make the most of your setting.If you don't clue us in on where or when we are, you end up with floating heads in a void. Even if the dialogue is engaging and reveals conflict and character, you’re still leaving your reader with nothing but sound in white space. Also, you are missing opportunities for plot and character development.It can be quite easy to establish a time and place. There are shortcuts you can use. |
Jack of All Trades, Master of SciFiIn this short video I explain how easy it is to be a generalist and how it will improve your writing.
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Harvesting the HeavensFrom Magic Swords to Planet Cores
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Not World Building but...PLANET BUILDINGIn this video, I talk about planet building…not world building, planets.Earth is not normal, and mono-climates are not interesting. Sci-Fi and fantasy writers can do better. Before you create another world, let me help you think beyond Earth.Watch the video and read my guest post Planet Building article at Damien Larkin Books. |
Log Lines and QueriesBefore an editor or agent reads one word of your novel, they will read your cover letter. It is the most important writing that a yet-to-be-published author will do in their writing project. |
ON PLOT STRUCTUREThis document contains the structural mask that I use as guidelines for every plot I develop now. This includes my explanation of each part and a link to a YouTube video where a professor walks you through this same concept. Download the RTF and use it as your outline helper. |
What is VOICEVOICE is the general feel of your work relative to other writers. VOICE is what comes out of the choices you make when writing and editing your story. From word choice to plot structure, these decisions happen at every level of your story. Which words do you choose? How do you structure your sentences and paragraphs? Which details do you focus on to tell your story? How do you structure your stories and chapters? Each of these subjects could be a lesson, book, or lifelong study but together they are your writing voice. I will address each question to help you understand what voice is and what it should be. |
Overcoming Writer’s Block…The Programmer’s WayIn my computer science classes, this is how they taught me to take on a daunting task, and how I apply that same approach to never having writer's block. |
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