Category: Novel
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From Ideas to Novels: My New Writing Process
The blog reflects on the author’s busy life, focusing on new writing projects. After a break, they are excited about developing two novels using techniques from Story Genius and Save the Cat! Writes a Novel. The author emphasizes character motivation, plot mapping, and preparation to enhance their writing process, while…
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What I Want to Write Next
With Infinitude completed, the author is exploring various new writing projects. Options include a horror novel focusing on real fears, an action series reminiscent of “John Wick,” an Uncharted-inspired adventure, a mystery/thriller novella, a personal dog story, and other creative ideas. They invite reader input on direction.
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Story Genius | Main Takeaways
The author shares their journey of improving storytelling skills through courses, books, and tools like Scrivener. They discuss key takeaways from “Story Genius” by Lisa Cron, emphasizing driving the story with the protagonist’s inner conflict, essential scene planning, and the importance of specific details. They encourage writers to consistently hone…
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All About: Infinitude
Infinitude, set for release in two weeks, presents a time-traveling tale following Aiontis as he confronts mystery and danger across various historical periods and faces a powerful foe. The story features action, romance, and intricate world-building, falling within the genres of science fiction, historical fiction, and more, offering a diverse…
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How To: Send ARCs to a Kindle
This ongoing blog series uses the “How To” moniker to share insights on the publishing, editing, and marketing processes. Today’s article focuses on sending and receiving ARC copies for Kindle. It includes step-by-step instructions for both authors and readers, along with troubleshooting tips. If you’re new to this, share this…
J. T. Rath 