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August 30, 2019
Find Your Intrinsic Motivation
What is intrinsic motivation? Intrinsic motivation is motivation that comes from within yourself, without need for an external reward or motivation. It’s something that gives you joy just by doing it. In today’s video, Chris talks about the importance of finding your intrinsic motivation for your writing as well as for other aspects of your life. Check out the video below for more details!
August 16, 2019
Why Authors Love Wonderdraft for Mapmaking
What is Wonderdraft? It’s a neat tool Chris uses to easily make custom maps for his books (and other worldbuilding projects). In this week’s video, Chris shows the types of things you can do with Wonderdraft and why it might be useful for authors. Chris has no affiliation with Wonderdraft. He just enjoys using it. Check out the details in the video below!
August 2, 2019
Get Fired Up
Today, Chris talks motivation in his weekly video. He discusses a method he uses to get fired up and get excited about what he’s working on. Improving your mood can have profound effects on your life, your work, and even the people around you. Check out the video below to hear Chris’s thoughts (and watch for the Bert cameo).
July 26, 2019
Why I Decided Not to Release Write to Market 2
In this week’s video, Chris explains why he has decided not to release Write to Market 2. He discusses some personal reasons as well as an analysis of his Myers-Briggs personality type and how it affects his reactions and decisions. Watch the video below for more details!
July 19, 2019
How to Plot a Sequel or Series Part 2
This week’s video is a follow up to last week’s How to Plot a Sequel or Series. In this part 2 video, Chris continues his plotting of his Dark Lord Bert sequel, giving details about how he is developing the story. Check out the video below for more details!
July 13, 2019
How to Plot a Sequel or Series
Once you’ve written a book, how do you turn it into a series? In this week’s video, Chris talks about how he goes about writing a sequel, using The Dark Lord Bert as an example. Check out the video below for more!
July 1, 2019
Godswar: Magitech Chronicles Book 7 Released on Amazon!
Godswar, book 7 in the Magitech Chronicles, has been released on Amazon! Voria, Aran, Nara, Crewes, and more continue their struggle against Nefarius in this final book in the series!
Nefarius comes and gods tremble
Nefarius has risen. She is implacable. Unstoppable. God after god is fallen and consumed, and each time the terrible dragon-goddess grows stronger.
Nebiat has stolen the Spellship, depriving Voria of its strength when she needs it most. But Nebiat’s schemes have never been tested by someone like Talifax, and she will finally discover she’s not as clever as she believes.
One possibility of victory remains. Aran, Nara, and Kazon discover their true purpose, left by the elder god Xal when he planned for his own demise. With this contingency they have one chance to oppose Nefarius. One chance to stop the goddess that will devour everything.
If they fail darkness wins, and our universe will be extinguished. Succeeding carries its own price, one Aran must choose for others to live.
June 21, 2019
Nefarius Released on Audiobook!
The sixth book in the Magitech Chronicles, Nefarius, has been released on Audible!
Every victory comes with a price
Krox’s assault on Shaya has been foiled, but the cost was bitter. Ternus lies in ruins, its gravity doubled by a god. Shaya is a paradise, but one populated by a mere handful of survivors. Only one power strong enough to oppose Krox remains…The Last Dragonflight.
Aran and his Outriders travel to Virkon to wake Virkonna, praying that she will join the war on their side. But neither Krox nor Nebiat is the true threat. Nefarius’s rebirth has been carefully orchestrated, and is finally at hand.
When the dust settles gods will die. Heroes will fall. The sector will never be the same.
Dealing With Burnout
Do you struggle with burnout? In today’s video, Chris talks about burnout and some ways to address or avoid it. Check out the video to hear his thoughts!
June 14, 2019
Writing: How Fast Is Too Fast?
Does fast writing necessarily mean reduced quality writing? Today’s video addresses that question. Chris says that no, fast writing doesn’t mean poor quality. It depends on the writer and their skills. Experienced authors can write quality work at higher speeds. Check out the video below to hear more of Chris’s thoughts!
