Making The Most of A Virtual Convention

I’ve worked a bunch of them since the pandemic started, and since it seems virtual or hybrid conventions are here to stay, here are my top tips for getting the most out of them.

Intro To Self-Publishing

So you have a story and you want to publish it yourself. Let’s talk about how to get started, how … More

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

There’s No Target in Middle Earth: Economics in Fantasy

In your original fantasy setting, everything the characters own or interact with has to come from somewhere, from food and drink to durable goods. Let’s talk about how to build a believable material culture for your world.

Writing For Anthologies

3 Reasons to write for anthologies
4 tips and approaches to writing for anthologies
5 reasons your story might be rejected

Plus 3 red flags to watch out for

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