Opening of the Tales of Valeron. Krod wants to be a hero, so given a chance to listen to someone who's fought alongside great heroes that bards sing about, he jumps at the chance
It all started with that “fit-for-goblins bard”
Tales of Valeron
Why and How to Write a Query Letter
Finding an agent is necessary to get you book traditionally published, but how do you write a query letter, and why should you personalize it to an agent?
February 13th, 2019
Troy's update for February: writers conference, new blog posts, and fellow author shout outs
Endless Loyalty
The greatest hero I've ever seen wasn't some burly warrior or a spell-slingin' sorcerer. Dak looked far from what you'd imagine as "heroic," but you'll never find more courage, sacrifice, or endless loyalty than that codgery ol' bird-man.
Filtering Pt. 4 – External Filters
In this final part of our series, we look at the nuances of how your POV character experiences the world around them. I'll show you how to avoid filtering their actions and write engaging scenes, all without getting between the reader and your story.
January 9th, 2019
Happy New Year! I hope the holidays were filled with love and laughter, excluding all of the drama and stress we tend to face. It's been longer than I intended to get an update out, but my family and I got hit with a couple rounds of the flu, followed by the hectic holidays. Dawn... Continue Reading →
Filtering Pt.3 – Actions
Last time I broke filters into three categories: Internal, External, and Action Filters. So let's build more understanding by focusing on Action Filters, why you'll encounter these more than any other, and how to spot true filtering.
Filtering Pt. 2 – Internal Processes
Characters have thoughts and make decisions like anyone, but do we need to narrate that? If you do your job right, you shouldn't have to, so stop filtering your writing and keep the reader engaged.
September 4, 2018
New blog post on filtering is up, Dawn of Corruption is still undergoing a final edit, and I'll be attending the San Francisco Writers Conference. Come join me!
Filtering Pt. 1 – The Basics
Are you bloating your manuscript with unnecessary filters? Find out how to tighten these pesky word-sinks in "Filtering Pt. 1 - The Basics"