Tips for Writing Combat: Where Do You Focus?

Here’s Part 4 of my VirtualBalticon panel notes. Even veterans and long-time practitioners can have problems writing fights that are … More

Logistics and Tactics: Writing Campaigns

Most writers end up writing fight scenes — be they verbal or physical. But some writers, especially if they’re writing … More

Injury Mechanics: A Brief History of Hurting People

Injury Mechanics:

A Brief History of Hurting People #WorldCon75

I knew most of this information about weapons and injuries, but the presenters of this panel laid it out in such a useful way for a writer. If they use this weapon, these injury choices.

Vlog: Writing Fight Scenes That Work

Jack Campbell, Elizabeth Bear,&Sebastien de Castell discussed how to Write Fight Scenes That Work at #worldcon75.

Here are my notes.

Writing Fight Scenes That Work

“Point of View solves everything.” – Elizabeth Bear

How To Start A Fight
Rules of Fighting
How to Make The Fight Realisting
Do the Characters Need to Know Why?
How Long Should A Fight Be?