Blog Archive
This is my blog where I talk about the nuts and bolts of my two biggest passions: video game development and creative writing. Since the two subjects share many aspects in common, I’m keeping them on the same page.
Blog - Writing
August 20, 2023 : Writing
Writing dialogue in fiction is trickier than it seems. Here are a few concepts to consider
July 26, 2019 : Writing
A Meyers-Briggs based character creation tool for fiction writing.
October 2, 2018 : Writing
Lessons learned in the journey to learning writing: Understanding voice.
July 29, 2018 : Writing
A discussion about the use of the so-called soul triptych in crafting characters, as well as works that include it to good effect
July 22, 2018 : Writing
For indie authors who don't have a deep technical background, a step-by-step guide for promotional website creation
July 20, 2018 : Writing
A discussion of the benefits of writing your chapters out of order.
July 2, 2018 : Writing
Creating environments that tell their own story
June 20, 2018 : Writing
Recommendations for books on the craft of fiction writing.
June 16, 2018 : Writing
Tricks and techniques to improve the art of writing good dialogue.
Blog - Video Game Development
August 7, 2023 : Videogames
Choosing the best development methodology for your video game project
June 19, 2020 : Videogames
Establishing the Creative Hook (4750 words) - A useful process for both game design and fiction writing
July 16, 2018 : Videogames
A podcast of few valuable do's and don'ts when it comes to the process of writing a resume
July 14, 2018 : Videogames
A podcast interview with Matt Laurence, a Creative Manager at Ubisoft in Abu Dhabi
July 3, 2018 : Videogames
A strategic methodology for leveraging pattern recognition to create engagement
June 30, 2018 : Videogames
Women in leadership roles in the videogame industry
June 29, 2018 : Videogames
A structured approach to providing constructive feedback for videogame character design.
June 27, 2018 : Videogames
Understanding the roots of the creative process.
June 24, 2018 : Videogames
Understanding your audience is a key element of creating entertainment.
Blog - Book Reviews
August 11, 2018 :
A coming-of-age story in the John Green style. I give this book a 4 star rating
August 5, 2018 :
It's rare when debut authors have such a strong start, but the first book in The Pallbearer Prophecy series earns Moxie Gore five stars
August 2, 2018 :
Aliens meets The Darkest Minds. This YA Sci Fi novel rates 3½ stars with me. Fun to read, but with room for improvement.
August 11, 2018 :
A coming-of-age story in the John Green style. I give this book a 4 star rating
August 5, 2018 :
It's rare when debut authors have such a strong start, but the first book in The Pallbearer Prophecy series earns Moxie Gore five stars
August 2, 2018 :
Aliens meets The Darkest Minds. This YA Sci Fi novel rates 3½ stars with me. Fun to read, but with room for improvement.
