Blog History

All of the blog entries are listed here.

Fantasy Fiction

Virgin Sacrifices in Fantasy Stories Are Stupid
Fantasy/SciFi Movie Fights Are Too Ridiculous
The Problem with “The Hobbit” Movies
Writer’s Block vs. Idea Block
How to Create Fictional Characters, Part 1
How to Create Fictional Characters, Part 2
How to Create Fictional Characters, Part 3
Getting My Book in Book Stores
Should You Create Plants and Animals in Your Fantasy Setting?
How to Create Plants and Animals in Your Fantasy Setting?
How to Create a Fantasy City, Part 1
How to Create a Fantasy City, Part 2
How to Draw a Fantasy Map, Part 1
How to Draw a Fantasy Map, Part 2
How to Create a Fantasy Race of Species, Part 1
How to Create a Fantasy Race of Species, Part 2
How to Create a Fantasy Race of Species, Part 3
Evaluating Artist Feedback, Part 1
Evaluating Artist Feedback, Part 2
How Agents and Publishers Think About Manuscripts
Creating Fantasy Names For Your Fiction Stories
Fantasy Species vs. Race?

Music

Musicians and the Etiquette of Not Being Paid
Article: My Experience with Tendonitis
Article: Got Tendonitis? What to Do
Article: Double-Tracking Lead Guitars, Part 1
Article: Double-Tracking Lead Guitars, Part 2
Article: How to Re-Amp Guitars
Article: Structural Chord Progressions
Article: Interval Riffs, Part 1
Article: Interval Riffs, Part 2
Article: Interval Riffs, Part 3
Article: Music Degrees and Rock Guitarists, Part 1
Article: Music Degrees and Rock Guitarists, Part 2
Article: Writing Guitar Licks
Evaluating Artist Feedback, Part 1
Evaluating Artist Feedback, Part 2
Only Two Kinds of Instrumental Guitarists Get Known
Ranking The Big Four Guitarists – Jeff Hanneman is Third
Dave Mustaine of Megadeth is an Underrated Lead Guitarist
Matthias Jabs of Scorpions is Their Best Lead Guitarist

See a Music Video of Mine

My video for “Keeping Pace” from NOW WEAPONIZED!