In this episode, Professor Ken teaches you the in’s and out’s of Act 2, the most important act to get right. Lots of writers make Act 2 way too long; others try to pack in […]
Author: grendelguy
Some years ago I made the mistake of deciding to become an author. I literally chose to dedicate hours per day to writing stories no one will read, editing stories no one will read, and sending out stories no one will read to publishers who most often reject me offhand.
The Last of us: Not a zombie show
If HBO’s hottest new series ISN’T a show about zombies … then what is it? Professor Ken has a few ideas. Recommended reading: “The Last of Us is not a video-game adaptation” https://www.vulture.com/article/the-l… “Why we […]
How to write Act 1 of your novel
Hey! Professor Ken here! I know you’ve done a lot of prep to get to this part, and I’m super proud of ya. But it’s going to be worth it in the end–trust me. Because […]
Decisions to make before you write chapter 1
We’re almost ready to actually sit down and write Act 1 of our book … just a few little housekeeping things we need to do before we jump into the first chapter. Namely, you need […]
Write the Last Chapter of your novel first!
OK, so remember when I told you there were no shortcuts to writing, and that you should avoid all that clickbait promising you otherwise? Well, there actually is ONE thing that’s helped me a lot […]
Plot out your novel with an arrow diagram!
You’ve got your story idea. You’ve got a protagonist. Now it’s time to plot out the story! But where do you start? Many writers make the mistake of trying to outline the entire novel chapter […]
How to Develop a Strong Protagonist
Your story needs a solid protagonist … but there are pitfalls aplenty at this step of the planning process! In this video, I walk you through how to develop a good protagonist. USE THE GOTHAM […]
Write a Book from Start to Finish, Part 1
In the first Youtube episode, I talk about how to avoid obvious scams and what you need to write the book you’ve had in your head. This is a GREAT place to start if you’re […]
That Good Ol’ Fashioned fright!
I have a new post up on Cemetery Dance Online celebrating a GREAT short story that was originally published in The Dark Magazine. Check it out here! The article also includes a fun little writing […]
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