E.S. Raye shares his multifaceted journey as a writer, editor, and screenwriter, discussing his current projects, including the Perseid Prophecies magazine and his upcoming novel, Gas Giant Gambit. He delves into the intricacies of screenwriting. Eric also shares his unique outlining method, his experiences with querying, and the influence of notable authors on his work.

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Intro and Outro Themes written and recorded by Glen Weatherhead

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- Threads https://www.threads.net/@e.s.raye

- BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/esraye.bsky.social

- Web: https://esraye.com/

References:

- SSID https://alexparkerpublishing.com/pages/ssid

- https://perseidprophecies.ca/

- Todays Undead Forecast https://esraye.com/2024/12/10/todays-undead-forecast/

- https://esraye.com/2024/11/13/hope-fear-the-future/

Timeline:

00:00 Introduction

02:36 The Journey of Starting a Magazine

05:49 Transitioning from Marketing to Writing

08:39 Screenwriting and Film

11:30 Genre Choices in Writing

14:25 Editing vs. Writing

17:16 Political Themes in Writing

23:08 Navigating the Line Between Politics and Story

26:12 The Process of Writing a Novel

28:55 Outlining Strategies for Novel Writing

45:47 Growth as a Writer

49:57 Navigating the Querying Process

56:44 Inspiration, Influences, and Role Models

01:17:45 Outro and Special Thanks

Keywords

Eric Raye, writing, screenwriting, horror, sci-fi, Perseid Prophecies, querying, editing, storytelling, creative process, Writing Wizard podcast, indie author, science fiction, character development, world-building, inclusivity, writing process, horror, technology in fiction, start wars, The Expanse, Star Trek, Fire Fly, The Last of Us, TV Shows, Movies