Brian's Daily Grind

Romance is an amazing subject to throw into your story but sometimes people mistake love for lust. As a writer, it is your job to know the difference.

So many people are unsure if what they are writing is acceptable. Often times they worry about minutiae and seeking permission from others to write the story they want to write.

Great video games are shining examples of storytelling. The player gets to be the main character and experience the world of the game through well-constructed interaction. Building your stories so your reader can experience them first hand is a powerful method.

Be careful how much of your characters you give away in that first introduction. When you meet interesting people in real life, learning about them over time is the best thing ever. Let your readers invest the time to learn about your characters.

Some authors will never ever get to writing their story. They have spent so much time world building that they forget to develop the story that goes with that world.

Sometimes, the best way to really lock a reader into your story is to shock them. Make them say, “WTF?”

We can learn a lot from pro wrestling. This art form is brilliant in its mastery of ongoing story and flexibility.

Plot twists are a super powerful tool if used properly. In this episode we discuss some of the options and techniques for creating plot twists that deliver.

Every one of us sees the true version of what we are in the mirror and knows what lies behind the mask we put on for others. Your characters should have the same traits.

This episode shares some tips and tricks for writing your first chapter and making it as bad-ass as possible.