E.S. Raye shares his multifaceted journey as a writer, editor, and screenwriter, discussing his current projects, including the Perseid Prophecies magazine and his upcoming novel, Gas Giant Gambit. He delves into the intricacies of screenwriting. Eric also shares his unique outlining method, his experiences with querying, and the influence of notable authors on his work. Like this interview? Subscribe for more! Special Thanks to all the Wizards, join the effort to support indie authors and human creativity: https://www.patreon.com/c/CreativeWritingWizard Looking for a new book to read? Check out these indie authors with recent releases! https://creativewritingwizard.com/2024/11/18/indie-release-radar/ Intro and Outro Themes written and recorded by Glen Weatherhead Connect with E.S. Raye - Threads https://www.threads.net/@e.s.raye - BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/esraye.bsky.social - Web: https://esraye.com/ References: - SSID https://alexparkerpublishing.com/pages/ssid - https://perseidprophecies.ca/ - Todays Undead Forecast https://esraye.com/2024/12/10/todays-undead-forecast/ - https://esraye.com/2024/11/13/hope-fear-the-future/ Timeline: 00:00 Introduction 02:36 The Journey of Starting a Magazine 05:49 Transitioning from Marketing to Writing 08:39 Screenwriting and Film 11:30 Genre Choices in Writing 14:25 Editing vs. Writing 17:16 Political Themes in Writing 23:08 Navigating the Line Between Politics and Story 26:12 The Process of Writing a Novel 28:55 Outlining Strategies for Novel Writing 45:47 Growth as a Writer 49:57 Navigating the Querying Process 56:44 Inspiration, Influences, and Role Models 01:17:45 Outro and Special Thanks Keywords Eric Raye, writing, screenwriting, horror, sci-fi, Perseid Prophecies, querying, editing, storytelling, creative process, Writing Wizard podcast, indie author, science fiction, character development, world-building, inclusivity, writing process, horror, technology in fiction, start wars, The Expanse, Star Trek, Fire Fly, The Last of Us, TV Shows, Movies

Learn more about Sean M. Tirman as he discusses his Science Fiction book, Hounds Gaia! Like this interview? Check out these indie authors with recent releases! https://creativewritingwizard.com/2024/11/18/indie-release-radar/ Have an author you'd like me to interview? Let me know in the comments! 00:00 Introduction to Sean M. Tirman 01:47 The Journey of Becoming a Published Author09:50 Character Complexity and Moral Ambiguity 13:32 Creating a Unique Sci-Fi Universe 17:33 Humanity's Progression 21:24 Inclusivity and Representation in Storytelling 25:07 The Influence of Sean's Upbringing on his Writing 29:04 Music as a Creative Influence 32:48 Diverse Perspectives in Storytelling 47:51 Writing Process 51:37 Book Cover Evolution 55:19 Innovative Technology in Sci-Fi 01:07:42 Sneak Peek into the Next Book 01:12:26 Encouragement for Aspiring Writers 01:14:45 Exploring Horror and Emotion in Writing 01:24:21 Connecting with Characters and Themes References: https://literarytitan.com/tag/sean-tirman/ https://armedwithabook.com/hounds-of-gaia-book-excerpt https://www.infiniteworldsmagazine.com/infinite-horrors Keywords Sean M. Tirman, Writing Wizard podcast, indie author, science fiction, character development, world-building, inclusivity, writing process, horror, technology in fiction, start wars, The Expanse, Star Trek

In this conversation, we learn more about Amanda Madison as she discusses her recently released book, Program 38 Sparks. Guest Links: Amanda Madison - https://www.threads.net/@amanda_m_author Program 38: Sparks - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKTYB4BW/ref=tsm_1_fb_lk?dplnkId=0af3e64d-107a-4e45-aeed-215cfa694e01 Like this interview? Check out these indie authors with recent releases! https://creativewritingwizard.com/2024/11/18/indie-release-radar/ Have an author you'd like me to interview? Let me know in the comments! References: Interview with The Horror Connection - https://youtu.be/YIftAWRW_U8? si=UmWZrM3jvT2xxeoj Interview with holly.reading.books - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCiVoqGRd6p/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Times Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Amanda Madison and 38 Sparks 03:03 Exploring Superheroes and Character Development 05:45 Inspiration and Writing Process14:32 Character Dynamics and Relationships20:36 Kelsey's Unique Powers26:42 Cover Art and Collaboration 29:22 Overview of Program 38's Story36:16 Balancing Realism and Fantasy in Storytelling47:56 The World of Viceroy: A New Adventure 55:08 World-Building Challenges and Writing Process 01:01:32 The Role of Social Media in Book Promotion01:18:11 Writing Techniques 01:20:40 Encouragement for Aspiring Writers01:32:42 The Importance of Mental Health Representation 01:38:10 Character Failures and Growth 01:41:24 Future Plans and Upcoming Projects Keywords Amanda Madison, Program 38 Sparks, writing process, superhero genre, character development, magical realism, personal experiences, cover art, color symbolism, writing, world-building, character development, social media, book promotion, anxiety, mental health, storytelling, independent authors, creative process