In enjoy reading. That shouldn't really come as a big surprise to anyone. I am a writer after all. I've never really been structured about my reading, though. When it comes to writing, I strive to apply the principles of deliberate practice: praticing with a specific goal in mind, doing target exercises, getting feedback, trying … Continue reading Reading list for 2025
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The Anatomy Of A Modern Science Fiction & Fantasy Best Seller
It's been a while since I did a writing essay. In the meantime, I've spent a lot of time reading newer fantasy and science fiction best sellers award winners as well as listening to podcasts about writing and the publishing industry (like the Publishing Rodeo Podcast). This post is the results of all that writing, … Continue reading The Anatomy Of A Modern Science Fiction & Fantasy Best Seller
Writing and Non-Writing News – June 2023
So... this is where I was supposed to bring June's short story recommendations. For various reasons, though, there will be no story recommendations this months and probably not for the rest of the summer either. Instead, I bring this little news post about what's going in my life in general and with my writing. Maybe, … Continue reading Writing and Non-Writing News – June 2023
The Martian: Embracing Your Story’s “Flaws”
I've been dabbling at a The Martian book review for while now only to realize halfway through that it shouldn't have been a review to begin with. It should be an essay about how the author, Andy Weir, made me love a book that, based on the premise, really shouldn't have been my thing. I … Continue reading The Martian: Embracing Your Story’s “Flaws”
Love and Monsters – Story Structure
Why story structure matters but isn't everything. In this essay, I’ll be looking at story structure and how it can work for or against a given story depending on how the author uses this tool. I’ll be using the Netflix movie Love and Monster as an example. I found it a fairly entertaining movie, but … Continue reading Love and Monsters – Story Structure
Toby Backman 