by R. Scott Boyer | Apr 1, 2014 | Creative Process
Hello everyone. It’s been a while since my last post, so I thought I’d take a moment to be in touch with all my wonderful readers and give you an update. I am currently in the middle of editing book two in the Bobby Ether series, entitled Bobby Ether and the Temple of...
by R. Scott Boyer | Jan 9, 2014 | Creative Process, Inspiration
Years ago, I made up a word game with a writer friend of mine. The goal wasn’t to come up with obscure words, know how to spell tough ones, or even to use a big word in a sentence. The goal was simply to incorporate interesting words into a story. It started at a...
by R. Scott Boyer | Oct 11, 2013 | Creative Process
One of the biggest fears many writers have is the fear that what they’ve written isn’t good. Often times, this anxiety can be so debilitating that the story grinds to a halt, the author unable to progress because the story’s current status isn’t perfect...
by R. Scott Boyer | Oct 2, 2013 | Creative Process, Inspiration
I have an expression for when I’m able to visualize my characters and their stories at their fullest––those times when it feels like I’m not creating so much as witnessing and chronicling their adventures. I call it “being in the pool.” I use...
by R. Scott Boyer | Apr 20, 2013 | Creative Process, Inspiration
To me, great ideas are what make books worth writing. Whether it’s an idea for a great character, an epiphany about an awesome plot twist, or some super fun dialog, dreaming and coming up with ideas are what move my stories forward and make me want to write...