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How to write contrasting philosophies to define characters

I like to write these commentaries as a peaceful release from the shit show going on outside my window. Hopefully, reading the commentary is for you too. Which is why I’m doubling up on commentaries today and Friday. And because I forgot to post these last week. But win-win?

Mark WoodenJune 3, 2020June 29, 2020

How to Writing Tips

Writing from Batgirl’s point-of-view

Writer commentary time! No, I’m not privileged enough to write Batgirl in anything other than fanfiction, but I did it and now let’s learn from it!

Mark WoodenMay 20, 2020June 29, 2020

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Writing and the “oh, crap!” moment

I’ve posted a couple of writer commentaries so, like movie commentaries, you could get a look inside the process of making the stories you’re (hopefully) enjoying. Here’s a quick “oh, crap!” moment I had while working on my latest novel, Two Sisters.

Mark WoodenMay 8, 2020July 13, 2020

How to Writing Tips

Writer Commentary: heroes between the action

Hello friends! Hope you and yours are doing okay and not being stupid and running around without a mask. Now’s the time to do cosplay all day (as long as you cover your mouth!) No fanfiction this week; devoted my time to the prequel to my two other “Shadowdance” urban fantasy novels. More on that […]

Mark WoodenMay 5, 2020June 29, 2020

"Shadowdance" saga Fanfiction

No fanfiction but new writing coming!

Hello friends! No new fanfiction last week. That’s because it served its purpose and I’m back to writing my third “Shadowdance” novel (among other things). Let’s talk about all that.

Mark WoodenOctober 9, 2018October 7, 2018

"Shadowdance" saga Music Inspires

Music inspired my urban fantasy saga

Music inspired my urban fantasy “Shadowdance” saga from its inception. Not only would characters be musicians, but genres of music inspired its tone. Since music is so intrinsic to the Dance, I decided on some music-related monikers for elements of the saga. I’ll explain why Garbage is the featured pic below the fold.

Mark WoodenNovember 29, 2017September 13, 2021

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