Why Research Matters in the Pre-writing Phase
Hey there, Timmy!. Now, to tackle a question that’s been thrown my way: “Why do we bother with research? I...
Logic, Feelings, you need both
I call it the logic illness, though not in the sense of that particular fiction franchise that I’m hesitant to...
How to Break the Willing Suspension of Disbelief
The willing suspension of disbelief, our bread and butter, the thing that keeps us all afloat, is a concept in...
Maintain Focus
Focus – that elusive quality our parents always demanded, yet never bothered to explain. It seems like everyone else possesses...
No, you can´t control your audience
Hello Timmy, today we are dealing with an aspect of the craft that many grapple with, mostly out of fear...
A Tiny Feud, a Large War, and an Example from “House of the Dragon”
Hello, Timmy! Today, let’s nail down once and for all that the perceived size of a conflict depends entirely on...
A planet can be akin to a small town.
When you’re new to the craft, maintaining consistency in scale can be a daunting task. Moderation tends to come with...
Prewriting or Procrastination: Navigating the Thin Line
Timmy, my friend, today we delve into a question that lurks in the shadows, one that is seldom voiced but...
Writing Beyond the Boxes
Okay, Timmy, this is the final round of our discussion about boxes, at least in this particular context. I know...
Enjoyable Bad vs Unbearable Bad
Liking something and that thing being good are not mutually exclusive. Yes, there exist objectively bad things—works, novels, series, etc.—that...