Author Archives: lost

It occurs to me that many of you are wondering why I am sharing so many details about the process of writing this novel. After all, it spoils the plot details for anyone that wishes to read it and it … Continue reading →

Now that I have two lead characters, I need to settle on some details of the setting. We know it will be on a prison planet called Mal, but that is not enough to actually write anything. So let’s start … Continue reading →

I decided early that I wanted two main characters who would follow separate paths for some portion of the story before coming together. I also decided that the second character should be a strong female character and would serve as … Continue reading →

Character development is one of the often overlooked facets of story planning. This applies equally to short works and long works. So many stories lack depth and realism because the author simply does not know his characters. Knowing your characters … Continue reading →

The first step in any writing project is to select something to actually write about. After all, if there is nothing to write about, what is the point of writing in the first place? Even a lowly blog post must … Continue reading →

Like a great many people, I have been toying with writing a novel for a long time. Unlike many people, I have also actually attempted to write a novel several times. As anyone who has attempted to write anything of … Continue reading →