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by Jim
Dear Jim, I’ve read some of your other posts and was wondering if you had any advice for me. A lot of your other posts have taken stabs at identity politics. I think you and I fall on opposite ends of the spectrum, but I figured I’d give this a shot. For a long time, I’ve wanted to write a strong lesbian character. … Read More Contempt for the Contemptful Reader
by Jim
Hi Jim, I have a number of stories that I’ve just completely run out of steam on. I don’t want to finish them, I’m not enthusiastic about writing them anymore. I was wondering, what do you think I should do with them? I spent a lot of time on them and it seems a shame to just up and delete them. What do … Read More Unfinished Works and What To Do With Them.
by Jim
So this one is a little more solemn and more downplayed, but is a nice song nonetheless. When to Listen: I would say that this is a song to listen to when winding down after writing. Readers, Do you have a question about writing, publishing, my stories, etc? Please feel free to post a comment or email me. jimthewritingwizard@gmail.com I’ll use those comments to … Read More From My Writing (Christmas!) Playlist
by Jim
This is awesome. Always has been. There is some controversy as to whether or not Metallica was the one playing with the Trans Siberian Orchestra here, but I don’t care. It’s a really good song. When to Listen: Build up. This is a song you listen in anticipation of the final battle use this when writing as the armies march to the final fight, … Read More From My Writing (Christmas!) Playlist
by Jim
Nothing better than instrumentals and someone who knows how to play a proper guitar solo! YASS!!! When to Listen: This is pretty powerful. I’d say it’s a brainstorming song, but it could work on the general playlist too. Readers, Do you have a question about writing, publishing, my stories, etc? Please feel free to post a comment or email me. jimthewritingwizard@gmail.com I’ll use those … Read More From My Writing (Christmas!) Playlist
by Jim
Hello All, Just wanted to provide a quick update! We’ve only got a few more chapters to get through before the final draft is submitted. All of the legal is set and out of the way. SO FAR we seem on track for a late December release. As stated previously; the book will be available in hard and soft cover, as well as in … Read More Drakin: The Story of Raiya, Update!!
by Jim
To date, this is still the best version of the Christmas Carol I’ve ever seen. Michael Kane kills it as Scrooge. When to Listen: I would say the opening to your story, when everything is going okay before the initial challenge comes up… where applicable. Readers, Do you have a question about writing, publishing, my stories, etc? Please feel free to post a comment or … Read More From My Writing (Christmas!) Playlist
by Jim
I admit to being perplexed by this song. It’s kind of sad for a Charlie Brown movie. Still it is pretty good. When to Listen: During the journey. When your character is in the middle of a question, perhaps trying to reach the first destination. Readers, Do you have a question about writing, publishing, my stories, etc? Please feel free to post a comment … Read More From My Writing (Christmas!) Playlist
by Jim
Again, not a huge fan, but that’s partially because I’m not a huge Tom Hanks fan, but it’s a nice movie if you can deal with him being… almost every adult role in it? When to Listen: … ugh… damn it. Once my eyes dry. Damn you Polar Express!! (General playlist) Readers, Do you have a question about writing, publishing, my stories, etc? Please … Read More From My Writing (Christmas!) Playlist
by Jim
This song fills me with a great amount of joy. It’s debatable whether or not this is a Christmas or New Years song, but I hear it at both, so it counts. I used to rock out to this on a guitar with a bunch of friends. So I have a lot of fond memories. When to Listen: Ending, when writing after the final fight. … Read More From My Writing (Christmas!) Playlist
by Jim
I know it’s silly, I know these stop motion specials creep people out, but I love them. When to listen: Take a break and enjoy. Readers, Do you have a question about writing, publishing, my stories, etc? Please feel free to post a comment or email me. jimthewritingwizard@gmail.com I’ll use those comments to select my next blog post. I have been writing for several years, … Read More From My Writing (Christmas!) Playlist
by Jim
I know, this technically doesn’t count because it’s a commercial jingle… but COME ON!!! This one was all over the place. It was never the Holidays when I was younger until I heard this song! I was so upset when they stopped playing it every year… Thank God for Youtube!!! When to Listen: Build up. This is a song that just fills you with anticipation … Read More From My Writing (Christmas!) Playlist
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