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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” […]
Die Hard is an f-ing Christmas movie. It’s all right there in the title. But in case you weren’t already sure of that, writer Mark Wooden is here to make the case using three elements that all Christmas movies have — even […]
Podcasts are mythical beasts like dragons. If you don’t know where to look, it’s hard to find them. So here’s a handy list of how to find my podcast for writers, “Thoughts From the Shed” podcast, in both its audio-only and visual […]
Happy Wednesday, faithful readers, watchers, and listeners! Time for another episode of the “Thoughts From the Shed” podcast! This week we’ll look at my “Shadowdance” action/ urban fantasy saga: its origins, the influences, how I put together the first two books, and […]
It’s that time of year again when you empty your pockets to give to the ones you love! So what to get that writer geek cowboy or cowgirl in your life? Writer Mark Wooden is here with a few ideas!
Foreign films! Some folks hate them, but get over that and enjoy them! You can learn about filmmaking, finding the humanity in your characters, and dammit! They’re good movies. Let your Uncle Mark explain.
