Writer Mark Wooden discusses four New Jack Techniques director Mario Van Peebles uses in his movie New Jack City. He’ll then show you how to use these techniques to become a writer with something to say above the generic story. A New […]
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Welcome to writer Mark Wooden’s all-new (mostly), all-different (definitely) “Thoughts from the Shed” writer blog. Here you’ll find pop culture news and commentary, fanfiction, and updates on my “Shadowdance” action urban fantasy saga. All served with a side of snark! (NOTE: Updated […]
Podcasts for writers are everywhere, so it sucks when life gets in the way. But… it happens. Like the t-shirt says. Here’s a little diddy explaining what went wrong and what’s going to happen next.
Here’s the next chapter in the fanfiction I set in the world of Conan the Barbarian — exclusively for you!
Cancel culture! That bane of all creatives! In this, my tenth episode (insert fanfare), I’ll explain how to offend, humor, and educate an audience so you can maintain the moral high ground above the cancel culture pitchforks! Tying into Black History Month, […]
Writer tips? I got ’em. I mean, that’s why you came back, right? To learn how a writer thinks? Well, let’s get to it!
Here’s the next chapter in the fanfiction I set in the world of Conan the Barbarian — exclusively for you!
Want to know how a writer thinks? Inside the writer’s mind is a scary place, but I’ll take you there! I’ll use the first chapter of a fanfiction set in the world of Conan the Barbarian to show why writers make the […]
Conan the barbarian has a vast history of epic adventures, well beyond the Arnold Schwarzenegger movies. With the help of the Modiphius RPG and Fantasy Grounds, I crafted a story featuring new characters in Robert E. Howard’s Hyborian Age. As their chronicler, […]
The Year in Review for 2021 from writer Mark Wooden: the highs, the lowest of lows. It was the worst of times and then it was a little bit not worst. Also, a look into the future of 2022, including the “Shadowdance” […]
