In this bonus episode of Author Adjacent, I sit down with C.M. Caplan, author of "The Fall Is All There Is", to discuss becoming an author, how to craft a novel, and why everyone appears to know what they are doing.

In this episode I break down the 3 Act Structure with examples from Crownfall.

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In this episode, I break down the art of World Building.

Discover practical tips on how to:

• Determine the amount of world building your story needs.
• Take shortcuts by using genre conventions and real-world inspirations.
• Ground your fantastical worlds in relatable reality.
• Reveal world-building elements naturally through character and plot.

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The season 1 finale of Author Adjacent looks into the next step of writing a novel, the second draft. Listen in for a 4 step plan for Sharpening your Second Draft.

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I dive into my May 2024 reads in another edition of Reading to Write.

These spoiler-free reviews will provide insights into the craft and technique of the books I explored this month, including:

The Eye of the Bedlam Bride by Matt Dinniman

Among Thieves by M.J. Kuhn

The Bleeding Stone by Joseph John Lee

Mushroom Blues by Adrian M. Gibson

Vermilion Flames by Adam Fernandez

Discover the difference between these Plot and Theme with Author Adjacent. Learn how they work together with a a 5 step plan for creating a story with a strong central theme, a recipe for emotionally slapping your reader so hard they will wipe their tears and flip to the page to learn what happens next.

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Join me, Michael Vadney, as I review my April 2024 reads and talk on the lessons I learned from them as an aspiring author.

Explore differences between Pantsing (freestyle writing) and Plotting (structured outlining) with Author Adjacent. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of each approach and the importance of finding a writing process that aligns with individual preferences.