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By J. McSpadden Posted on March 18, 2021

Time to Build a Base of Readers

Being an independent writer is really hard, I won’t sugar coat this one. It is. Mainly I feel like the hardest part about being an Indie Author is that I … Continue reading Time to Build a Base of Readers

Categories: books, Novel, Personal, Praetorian Rising, reading, writingTags: praetorian rising, readers, reading, writing
By J. McSpadden Posted on May 26, 2020September 9, 2020

How to Write a Convincing Protagonist: The Beginning of Building Your Story

How to better understand what your Protagonist feels and where that emotional inner conflict comes from.

Categories: Novel, writingTags: inner conflict, praetorian rising, protagonist, writing, writing advice
By J. McSpadden Posted on May 25, 2020September 9, 2020

What is My Process of Editing the Second Book in the Praetorian Rising Series. Take a Peek!

Curious to what my process is for Editing Book 2 in the Praetorian Rising Series? Take a peek, and learn my secrets.

Categories: books, Novel, Praetorian Rising, writingTags: editing, story genius, writing
By J. McSpadden Posted on January 28, 2020January 23, 2020

Is Going Indie Worth It?

I think the one thing I am asked most about being an Indie Author, is: “Yeah, but is it worth it?” My first response is always YES! But I think … Continue reading Is Going Indie Worth It?

Categories: books, Novel, Personal, writingTags: indie publishing, pros and cons, traditional publishing, writing
By J. McSpadden Posted on August 18, 2019

Praetorian Rising Character Insight vol 1: Camille Scipio

CAMILLE SCIPIO It’s cold. I feel the bitterness to the tips of my toes but the frigid ice settling into my skin started within. I lay here before my own … Continue reading Praetorian Rising Character Insight vol 1: Camille Scipio

Categories: Character Insight, Praetorian Rising, writingTags: camille scipio, character insight, praetorian rising, writing
By J. McSpadden Posted on April 13, 2019July 15, 2019

How to Make Writing A Habit: I WRITE!

One of the most annoying things about being an author when you have a full-time job is finding the time to actually write. Getting into a creative mode can be … Continue reading How to Make Writing A Habit: I WRITE!

Categories: Personal, writingTags: featured, making a plan, novelist, writing, writing advice
By J. McSpadden Posted on August 19, 2017August 19, 2017

Book 2 of the Praetorian Series Shall COMMENCE!

The best news in quite a while….I STARTED WORKING ON BOOK 2!!! This past week on Thursday I sat down and completed the Prologue. I am on my way 🙂 … Continue reading Book 2 of the Praetorian Series Shall COMMENCE!

Categories: books, Novel, writingTags: books, praetorian rising, praetorian series, writing
By J. McSpadden Posted on July 28, 2015

Yes…I now am writing Quadrilogy

I’m so very close, I can feel it in my finger tips, I know I am almost there!!! I have said this so many times now that it’s starting to … Continue reading Yes…I now am writing Quadrilogy

Categories: writingTags: book one, editing, quadrilogy, the praetorians, writing
By J. McSpadden Posted on July 15, 2015

SS: Post Apocalyptic Winter

I can peg down the exact night you ruined me, the exact minute you destroyed the value of my own self-worth. I can tell you the second your words finally … Continue reading SS: Post Apocalyptic Winter

Categories: Short StoryTags: bleeding words, inkblots, life lessons, short story, writing
By J. McSpadden Posted on June 18, 2015June 18, 2015

Why Are You Yelling At Me?!

I have something not writing related to talk about, it’s more human reaction related which I find just as intriguing as any writing related topic. Really truly as we walk … Continue reading Why Are You Yelling At Me?!

Categories: UncategorizedTags: characters, life moments, people watching, writing
By J. McSpadden Posted on June 18, 2015June 18, 2015

Character Blog Tour — The Praetorians

This is an older post, but I felt it was a great idea to start with the best of my Blog to get the ball rolling on my new site. … Continue reading Character Blog Tour — The Praetorians

Categories: NovelTags: Character blog tour, novel, the praetorians, writing

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