Lex Out Loud: Writing Science Fiction

Jun 03 2024 91 ep. 60 mins 46

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Lex Out Loud is a podcast for writers, readers and all lovers of speculative fiction. I’m writing my third novel, and I’m taking you along for the journey. Whether you’re a writer or game master, or you’re just curious about the creative writing process, this show is for you! I discuss my writing process, and I share the insights I learn, as my experience grows.

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My Writing Club, Dyson Swarms & Space Trains | LOL 091

Jun 03 2024 60 mins

This week I talk about a science-fiction writing club I’m starting in my home town. I also talk a bit about the ongoing revision process for Critical Balance and a couple story ideas I’m working on for my next novel.

Story Sketch | LOL 090

Jan 15 2024 59 mins

This week I share a method I’ve come up with to help me write every day that I’m calling a story sketch. It’s also a great way to practice as a writer, experiment, and try out new techniques. I also talk a bit about how writing longhand is very different than typing when writing and some distinct advantages it has. Even though it’s not how I would want to write most stories

Writing vs. Storytelling | LOL 089

Dec 18 2023 60 mins

This week I discuss the differences between writing and storytelling. If you’re like me, you may have spent a lot of time and energy focusing on your writing while giving little thought to the art of telling a good story. I illustrate how point-of-view violations are anathema to good storytelling. Finally I explain how whichever path you’re taking—traditional publishing or in

Character Flaws, Problems & Misbeliefs | LOL 088

Dec 11 2023 90 mins

This week I catch you up to what I’ve been doing writing-wise. I discuss protagonist flaws and problems. I also explore the limitations I’ve found in the misbelief concept. I think these limitations are overcome by realizing a misbelief is just a type of flaw.

Pathnotes from a Writing Conference | LOL 087

Nov 27 2023 64 mins

This week I share some of what I learned at a local writing conference I attended recently. I also share some decent writing craft books I’ve discovered that I’ll likely be talking some more about in future episodes.

Considering Independent Publishing | LOL 086

Oct 30 2023 81 mins

This week I share some of what I’ve learned about independent publishing compared to traditional publishing. I also give some of my thoughts on The Wheel of Time TV show thus far.

Thoughts on SpaceX & How Settling Mars Will Really Work | LOL 085

Oct 02 2023 60 mins

I discuss my thoughts on Starlink, Starship, and the colonization of Mars. Will we really use chemical rockets to get to Mars? Will we ever have cities on the surface of Mars?

The Creative Process & My (Revised) Daily Writing Goal | LOL 084

Sep 18 2023 69 mins

I discuss what I’ve learned about how the creative process works in the human brain and how I’ve used this to revise and improve my daily writing goal. I also talk a bit about the nested cylinders of Union City and growing trees in space.

This Novel Isn't Working | LOL 083

Sep 04 2023 67 mins

This week I talk about why I’ve decided to put my space Odyssey idea on the backburner and return to writing a sequel to Critical Balance.

This Novel is Allowed to Suck | LOL 082

Aug 28 2023 58 mins

This week I explain why the novel I’m writing is allowed to suck. I also talk a bit about why it's best to focus on a genre & subgenre in the beginning of your writing career.