Writing advice – Peter J Story

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While working to finish up Things Grak Hates, I learned a valuable new piece of wisdom for my novel startup. I learned…

With my first novel, Things Grak Hates, I wrote a rough outline then spit out the first draft using the stream of consciousness method. That…

I love the opening credit sequence on Black Sails. It uses alabaster and bronze sculptures to show an intricate pirate scene. Two…

Now that I’ve been working with Scrivener for over a year, it’s time for another update. I still find the same…

Due to my constant, anal-retentive mentions of the proper usage of words (when I know them), my wife suggested that…

Last week I posted about the difference between secondary belief and suspension of disbelief. This week I want to bring…

Secondary Belief (as defined by J.R.R. Tolkien) revolves around the world that you have created. If x is not true in…

Now that I’ve spent a bit more time with Scrivener, I have a broader understanding of the software’s strengths and weaknesses. Eh…

Myths abound in every area of life, including our professions and hobbies. Here are five that I’ve found in my short experience as…

Note: I originally published this as a two-part series, but wanted to join it together and update some of the…