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March 1, 2024
Eric Adair, Space Operative – Season Two
Episode 31: The Encounter Captain Eric and Amy were exploring a market on a small moon. On planets, markets were strictly regulated in what they could sell and to whom, and were unlikely to let you buy portable black holes without a permit. On moons, the governments were much more relaxed. They were mostly focused on regulating their artificial atmosphere. …
Eric Adair, Space Operative – Season One
Episode 1: The Longing Captain Eric stood on the bridge, arms akimbo, and gazed wistfully at the darkness outside. “I know the galaxy needs heroes, but… sometimes I wish we could go beyond our jurisdiction. Sometimes I wish this starship was an exploratory vessel, pushing ever onward into the infinite frontier.” Amy laughed. “You get upset if we’re more than …
February 20, 2024
Horror Movie Title First Drafts
When you’re writing a screenplay, the right title is important. This is especially important with horror films. Here are some first draft horror movie titles that aren’t quite as scary as what you saw in theaters:
February 17, 2024
Book Pirates – How and Why to Sink Their Ships
Writing is a lot of work. Writers often have to edit their own work, find their own beta readers, edit again, arrange their own cover designers, and figure out how the hell they’re supposed to make any sales when they have the same marketing budget as a lemonade stand. And after you do all that, there’s another issue to deal …
February 11, 2024
Thank You For Trying Mind Shield
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January 15, 2024
Friendly gangster movies
Some people think gangster movies are too violent. If you’re a screenwriter, here are some dialogue suggestions for kindlier, friendlier gangster movies: “I’m gonna make you swim with the dolphins!” “I know you’re the rat. The boss sent me to take care of you… You need a back rub? Chamomile tea?” “You’ll never catch me, coppers! Tag, you’re it!” “Revenge …
January 7, 2024
Quick Writing Tips: Section Breaks
Have you ever run across a blank space in a story and wondered why it was there? Wondering how to use section breaks in your own stories? Here is how I use them. Your mileage may vary. By “section break,” I mean interruptions to the continuous flow of text, such as a line of empty white space, or dividing sections …
Wild Mushrooms and Other Dangers
When Eliza turned thirteen, she needed to leave the village on her own for the first time. Her father had died in a hunt, and her mother had grown sick after spending days in the cold rain, chasing after his ghost. Before Eliza could be allowed to leave, Thaddeus took her aside for special instructions. The old man was wise, …
January 2, 2024
Research Sites for Writers
Where to Research Science Fiction and Fantasy Stories This is a collection of research sites for writers. I primarily write science fiction, so there is a heavy focus on science fiction research. This post will be regularly updated, so add it to your bookmarks. It’s a lot of work to maintain a links collection. If you see a link has …
December 29, 2023
The Speculative Short Fiction Sites List
I’ve decided to share a list of some sites with free speculative fiction I’ve enjoyed. For those not in the know, “speculative fiction” is an umbrella term including genres like science fiction, fantasy, superhero fiction, horror, utopian and dystopian fiction, space opera, steampunk, and supernatural fiction. I’ll add to this as I run across more, so be sure to bookmark …
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