Jack Wallen discusses the writing process with outstanding human (and writer) Trace Broyles.
A love letter to beta readers.
Me And My Muse Episode 150
In which the writer posits there’s not only two types of writers (pantsers and plotters), but three. Find out if you fit into this new type.
Me And My Muse Episode 149
In which the writer tells a story that should have every other writer cringing and making sure their backups are working.
Me And My Muse Episode 148
In which the writer asks the all-important question: Who are you writing for?
Me And My Muse Episode 147
On the importance of parallel plots.
Me And My Muse Episode 146
In which the writer reminds every artist to be fierce with their craft.
Me And My Muse Episode 145
In which the writer discusses that taboo topic, failure.
Me And My Muse Episode 144
In which the writer offers up an anecdote that explains why he writes without a net (aka “pantsing” – but not in the 80s-era tugging down of someone’s pants in a crowd).
Me And My Muse Episode 143
In which the writer talks about breaking the rules with narrators.
Me And My Muse Episode 142
In which the writer discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has illustrated how we depend upon art and artists to make life a bit more tolerable.
Me And My Muse Episode 141
In which the writer discusses the importance of revisiting older work, and how learning from your earlier mistakes can make you a much better artist.
Me And My Muse Episode 140
In which the writer discusses how to create an effective book blurb.
Me And My Muse Episode 139
In which the writer talks about the pandemic, fear, and other bits and pieces.
Me And My Muse Episode 138
After many months of patience, love, care, and edits, my quirky romance novel, Hopetown, is finally live! This has been very much a labor of love – literally and figuratively. It also marks a few transitions in my life as I’ve had to say goodbye to my long-time editor, Mary […]