Adron J. SmitleySprint Writing . . . or how inserting a placeholder can improve your daily word countFirst off, let’s get this out of the way: if you are in any way a serious writer, whether plotter or pantser, then you must have a minimum…5 min read·1 day ago----
Adron J. SmitleyYour Own Writing Phrase Book . . . or why it’s good to steal from better writers!I try to always keep a notebook by my side whenever I’m reading, and I suggest you should too. Because you never know when you’re going to…5 min read·Apr 6, 2024----
Adron J. SmitleyThe Last Soothsayer: a tale of blood & love fantasy seriesDaily FREE chapters to read on RoyalRoad, and early access to at least 10+ advanced chapters for Patreon members!1 min read·Mar 26, 2024----
Adron J. SmitleyOne Measly Hour Per Week . . . or the Easiest way to become an Author!So you wanna be an author. Great! But you don’t have the time to become an author. Single sad Indian tear rolling down upon they cheek. Or…4 min read·Mar 3, 2024----
Adron J. SmitleyHoly Hollywood, Batman! . . . or breaking down the general screenplay plot formulaSince some of you are aspiring screenwriters, and because I like to change the pace of these writing blogs every now and again, let’s talk…3 min read·Feb 14, 2024----
Adron J. SmitleyDicey Trix . . . or Yet Another 1d6 Creative Writing MethodA simple 1d6 (one six-sided die) is all you really need to spice up the creativity of your writing, because you ask it a Yes or No…3 min read·Jan 6, 2024----
Adron J. Smitley8 Red Flags of Writing . . . or How Not to be a Failed Writer1. Not reading and writing every single day: Do you want to know the ‘secret formula’ to becoming a good writer? Read and write for hours…9 min read·Dec 2, 2023----
Adron J. SmitleyThe Motivation-Reaction Unit . . . or How to apply Sequential Behavior to your Characters“Brr! It’s getting cold.”5 min read·Nov 4, 2023----
Adron J. SmitleyAnglo-Saxon vs. Latinate Voice . . . or How to Write with Style!Anglo-Saxon words derive from the languages spoken by Germanic settlers arriving in England from the fifth century. Latinate words derive…5 min read·Oct 7, 2023----
Adron J. SmitleyThese Pretzels Are Making Me Thirsty . . . or the Easy Peasy Half-Hour Comedy Sitcom Plot FormulaEver wanted to write a half-hour comedy sitcom? Or just curious as to how their episodes are plotted out? Then let’s take a look at the…5 min read·Sep 2, 2023----
