The past year and a half has given me a few insights about writing productivity that's I'd like to share. 1) Wake up early and keep a regular schedule. I've had a lot of free time to write after quitting my full time job in 2016 (not having full-time employment has proved to not be … Continue reading 3 Tips for More Productive Writing
Author: JM Williams
Author, historian, teacher, veteran. A man full of stories.
Thoughts on Classic Narrators
I've been working my way through H.G. Wells's The Time Machine, and was struck by a random thought. The narrative structure of the book is very similar to other contemporary works. This is actually my first time with this particular work. I am also surprised by the shortness of it. I had been under the impression … Continue reading Thoughts on Classic Narrators
Aftermath of a Bad Decision
It was the worst mess Jared had ever encountered--nine years as a sanitation inspector could not have prepared him for the scene. Shredded paper was scattered all around; broken bottles were shattered on the floor, spilling their contents into a thick brown pool that smelled of urine; what were once ordered stacks of books and … Continue reading Aftermath of a Bad Decision
My Experience with Book Covers and Artists
I recently had my third cover made. It was a couple months ago and was for my self-published flash collection The Adventures of Iric (which is available for purchase). That was my third time working with cover artist, as I do no feel capable of making marketable covers myself, each time being a totally different experience. The three … Continue reading My Experience with Book Covers and Artists
Refuge — 3LineTales
The box truck's paint was faded, with numbers on the side that meant nothing to Daryl. The old beast ran, which was the only thing that really mattered; that one truth had saved his life more times that he cared to count. So, he built a home inside the cargo area, a place of refuge … Continue reading Refuge — 3LineTales
2017 in the Rear-View, 2018 Under the Tires
A PRODUCTIVE YEAR 2017 has been quite a busy year for me. I've done a lot of writing, and reading, more than I expected. While I wasn't as successful as I had hoped, I did get a lot done. Though I'm not exactly clear on the 2016/2017 divide, I think I wrote something like 40 … Continue reading 2017 in the Rear-View, 2018 Under the Tires
REBLOG: The Adventures of Iric Review
Thank you, Victorique, for the great review. I am surprised I got off so well. For those who don’t know, she is usually very hard on books! A 4 of 5 is a great score from her. I really like this anthology. It doesn’t need you to constantly change characters, but each chapter is indeed … Continue reading REBLOG: The Adventures of Iric Review
REBLOG: Man vs. Self – A Guide to Writing Internal Conflict — R. Morgan Stories
Here's a great rundown of psychological struggles for you characters that I couldn't help but share. R. Morgan does a great job distilling concepts like gestalt down into digestible bits. Some of you might recognize the must vs. need conflict, which I think is very similar or the same as the "truth and lie" concept in … Continue reading REBLOG: Man vs. Self – A Guide to Writing Internal Conflict — R. Morgan Stories
The Last, Last Jedi Review
So here it is, the review to end all reviews (of The Last Jedi). Major SPOILERS ahead! I've been waiting to write this review--even second-guessing whether I should do it--for some time. I have let it stew in my head, but now it's all about to burst. Part of it is the toxic response many folks out … Continue reading The Last, Last Jedi Review
The Color of Kings — 3LineTales
The dark lord just did not appreciate good aesthetics--color and light in particular--no matter how hard Ur-Benu tried to convince her. Why must the sky always be a gloomy shade of gray or black, when purple was the color of kings? The orc concluded that his services would be better used elsewhere, and one day, … Continue reading The Color of Kings — 3LineTales
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