Morgan Hazelwood: Writer In Progress
The ingredients of universe-building are morality, science, politics, art, and religion. The interplay of these creates a moral and political universe. Each ingredient packs its own punch, and getting the ratios right means you won’t have an overcooked souffle of a universe.
When you mix morals, ethics, and emotional fears, you get an array of Batman characters. Which match to what world viewpoints?
Right now, I’m elbows-deep in edits. Every time I edit, I pick up new tips and techniques to make my writing better (at least, I *think* I’m going in the right direction).
What editing things do you have to watch out for in YOUR writings?
After a grand total of one week on TikTok, I think it’s time to add video shorts to my Starter’s … More
If you ask a writer which writing rules are more like guidelines, they’ll probably say “all of them”. While there … More
While I was reading this week, I realized my favorite parts of the books were where I could see how … More
While I’ve written a lot of types of fantasy, my contemporary fantasy kept getting feedback and my suburban fantasy kept not working, and I think I’ve figured out the problem. My magic needs a purpose.
In both stories and the real world, people often find themselves cast in roles: the hero, the good daughter, the … More
Even action sequences can get boring if they drag on too long. Here are my definitions of different sentence “components” used to build your stories — and ways to avoid info-dumping!
Many people are craving stories right now with gentle plots and hopeful themes to contrast the recent dystopic trends in publishing, media, and real-life dramas. So, what makes for positive science fiction and fantasy and what are some favorite examples of the brighter side of speculative fiction.
WRITING TIPS & WRITERLY MUSINGS 