From Scott: For writers of science fiction and fantasy, a special challenge arises. Unless you have specifically set the milieu for your project on the Earth, in a set time and place, you will need to create a lot of
Read MoreFROM SCOTT: Last time, I talked a bit about what a vanity press is, and I began to discuss some of the aspects of a vanity press that I’m calling XYZ publishing and an author named Bob who is about
Read MoreFrom Scott: There has been a longstanding debate among authors, agents, and publishers, concerning the viability of self-publishing versus using a traditional publisher. Rick and I (and probably even some guest bloggers) have brought up the benefits and pitfalls involved
Read MoreFrom Scott: In my last entry, we discussed the use of descriptions in your writing. The key focus of the blog was the number of descriptive words that should be used. Put in too few, and you risk leaving your
Read MoreFrom Scott: One important aspect of your writing that is frequently overlooked is description. The ability to paint a scene in a reader’s mind is not something that will come naturally to most writers. The tendency is either to put
Read MoreFrom Scott: Last time, I discussed some of the processes involved in a criminal trial for traffic and misdemeanor cases. This time, I intend to step up to the much more serious level of felony offenses. Before I go into
Read MorePROPER USE OF THE LEGAL SYSTEM IN FICTION From Scott: After an extended (and unintentional) blogging absence, I’ve returned with a series on criminal legal processes. These entries will offer some guidance to writers who wish to include criminal proceedings
Read MoreFrom Rick: I know that I was going to blog only every other week until the end of April, but after reading over the two previous blogs on self-publishing, Scott Gamboe offered some additional thoughts from his experiences. Being short,
Read MoreFrom Scott: After a much-needed hiatus, I have returned to revisit the topic of fingerprints. If you recall from my earlier entries on the subject, we discussed what makes up a fingerprint, how they form, biologically speaking, on your skin,
Read MoreFrom Scott: I was trying to decide what aspect of fingerprints I should cover as the next part of my continuing series of crime scene blogs when Rick reminded me that I had promised some information about the study of
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