Douglas James TroxellFeb 135 minHow 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 writer. Back in 2010, ...
Douglas James TroxellFeb 65 minHow 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 post-graduation was to move into a...
Douglas James TroxellFeb 13 minHow 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, will debut and be ava...
Douglas James TroxellMay 30, 20194 minWriting Lessons I learned from Game of ThronesWhen 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 you into the world of ...
Douglas James TroxellNov 29, 20183 minHow to Write a NovelNovember is National Novel Writing Month. Every November, hundreds of would-be authors make it their goal to bang out the next great American novel. Most of ...
Douglas James TroxellMar 31, 20183 minWriting Poetry isn't that Different from Bungee JumpingWriting 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 it be any good? Will ...
Douglas James TroxellJan 15, 20183 minWriting Lessons I Learned from Watching the Best Worst MovieLessons 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 terrible movies. It s...
