Writing Lessons

Douglas James Troxell

The Power of the Book Series

I released the first book in my post-apocalyptic series, After the End, on May 19. Over the course of the next two years, I plan on...

Douglas James Troxell

A Lesson in Bad Timing

Two years ago, my first novel, Trumptopia: The United States of Walmart, was unleashed upon the world on Leap Day 2020. Everything had...

Douglas James Troxell

Social Media: The Double-Edged Sword

Social media is a double-edged sword for a writer. It's a common belief that a writer should have a strong social media presence to help...

Douglas James Troxell

Lessons I Learned From Writing for 10,000 Hours

These are six important lessons I learned from writing for 10,000 hours.

Douglas James Troxell

How to Publish a Book in 4,367 Easy Steps (Part III: Steps 2680 - 4366)

Attending Wilkes University's Creative Writing Program didn't get me published, but it did force me to take myself more seriously as a...

Douglas James Troxell

How to Publish a Book in 4,367 Easy Steps (Part II: Steps 1146 - 2679)

After I graduated from high school, every decision I made was focused on becoming a published author. My original plan for...

Douglas James Troxell

How to Publish a Book in 4,367 Easy Steps (Part I: Steps 1 - 1,145)

In about a month, I will accomplish a goal I've had since I was ten years old. My first book, Trumptopia: The United States of Walmart,...

Douglas James Troxell

Writing Lessons I learned from Game of Thrones

When a show is as wildly popular as Game of Thrones, it’s most likely because of excellent writing. From GoT’s first episode, it pulls...

Douglas James Troxell

How to Write a Novel

November is National Novel Writing Month. Every November, hundreds of would-be authors make it their goal to bang out the next great...

Douglas James Troxell

Writing Poetry isn't that Different from Bungee Jumping

Writing is all about taking chances. Just sitting down to put words on a page is taking a chance. What's going to come out of you? Will...

Douglas James Troxell

Writing Lessons I Learned from Watching the Best Worst Movie

Lessons are everywhere if you're willing to look for them, even in other people's complete and utter failure. I have a special love for...