Lex Out Loud: Writing Science Fiction
Lex Out Loud is a podcast for writers, readers and all lovers of speculative fiction. I’m writing my third novel, and I’m taking you along for the journey. Whether you’re a writer or game master, or you’re just curious about the creative writing process, this show is for you! I discuss my writing process, and I share the insights I learn, as my experience grows.
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 60 minutes
- Episodes
- 88
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
A New Voyage Begins | LOL 097
This week I talk a bit about the Foundation and Murderbot TV adaptations. I give a quick update on my novel, Critical Balance, which is coming out. I also explain why I haven’t been able to share the…
00:51:16 |
Mon 11 Aug 2025
Publishing Your Novel on Amazon with Kindle Direct | LOL 096
Today I discuss why I decided to publish my book on Amazon through Kindle Direct Publishing. I share how the whole process works and what I’ve learned so far. I also talk about why I finally decided …
00:58:10 |
Wed 09 Jul 2025
Self-Publishing Your Novel | LOL 095
Today I discuss some of how independently publishing works and compare and contrast to the discussion on traditional publishing from the last episode. I share why I think independently publishing the…
01:02:45 |
Wed 30 Apr 2025
Independent Versus Traditional Publishing | LOL 094
I’ve started a few different novels, and I’ve hit some snags. I’ve had a couple new novel ideas as well. I share the ideas with you, my progress, and my thoughts about which of these books I’m going …
00:53:42 |
Wed 05 Feb 2025
Juggling Novel Ideas | LOL 093
I’ve started a few different novels, and I’ve hit some snags. I’ve had a couple new novel ideas as well. I share the ideas with you, my progress, and my thoughts about which of these books I’m going …
01:07:56 |
Mon 30 Dec 2024
Hiring an Editor | LOL 092
Today I return to the show after being completely demoralized by my experience hiring a “professional” editor for my novel Critical Balance. It was a terrible experience. I got conned, lost a lot of …
01:15:22 |
Mon 16 Dec 2024
My Writing Club, Dyson Swarms & Space Trains | LOL 091
This week I talk about a science-fiction writing club I’m starting in my home town. I also talk a bit about the ongoing revision process for Critical Balance and a couple story ideas I’m working on f…
01:00:42 |
Mon 03 Jun 2024
Story Sketch | LOL 090
This week I share a method I’ve come up with to help me write every day that I’m calling a story sketch. It’s also a great way to practice as a writer, experiment, and try out new techniques. I also …
00:59:35 |
Mon 15 Jan 2024
Writing vs. Storytelling | LOL 089
This week I discuss the differences between writing and storytelling. If you’re like me, you may have spent a lot of time and energy focusing on your writing while giving little thought to the art of…
01:00:09 |
Mon 18 Dec 2023
Character Flaws, Problems & Misbeliefs | LOL 088
This week I catch you up to what I’ve been doing writing-wise. I discuss protagonist flaws and problems. I also explore the limitations I’ve found in the misbelief concept. I think these limitations …
01:30:12 |
Mon 11 Dec 2023
Pathnotes from a Writing Conference | LOL 087
This week I share some of what I learned at a local writing conference I attended recently. I also share some decent writing craft books I’ve discovered that I’ll likely be talking some more about in…
01:04:41 |
Mon 27 Nov 2023
Considering Independent Publishing | LOL 086
This week I share some of what I’ve learned about independent publishing compared to traditional publishing. I also give some of my thoughts on The Wheel of Time TV show thus far.
01:21:37 |
Mon 30 Oct 2023
Thoughts on SpaceX & How Settling Mars Will Really Work | LOL 085
I discuss my thoughts on Starlink, Starship, and the colonization of Mars. Will we really use chemical rockets to get to Mars? Will we ever have cities on the surface of Mars?
01:00:44 |
Mon 02 Oct 2023
The Creative Process & My (Revised) Daily Writing Goal | LOL 084
I discuss what I’ve learned about how the creative process works in the human brain and how I’ve used this to revise and improve my daily writing goal. I also talk a bit about the nested cylinders of…
01:09:41 |
Mon 18 Sep 2023
This Novel Isn't Working | LOL 083
This week I talk about why I’ve decided to put my space Odyssey idea on the backburner and return to writing a sequel to Critical Balance.
01:07:52 |
Mon 04 Sep 2023
This Novel is Allowed to Suck | LOL 082
This week I explain why the novel I’m writing is allowed to suck. I also talk a bit about why it's best to focus on a genre & subgenre in the beginning of your writing career.
00:58:35 |
Mon 28 Aug 2023
How Not to Receive a Critique | LOL 081
This week I share an example of how not to receive a critique.
01:36:40 |
Mon 14 Aug 2023
Writing for Science Fiction Readers | LOL 080
Today I talk about why I now think writing Critical Balance for mainstream readers was a mistake. I also talk a bit about beginning the first draft of my new novel.
00:42:45 |
Mon 07 Aug 2023
First Person Perspective & the Saturn System | LOL 079
This week I discuss some of the interesting things I’ve learned about the Saturn system in my research and how I’ll be using them in the novel. I also share some thoughts and revelations I’ve had rec…
01:00:51 |
Mon 24 Jul 2023
The First Page | LOL 078
Today I talk about the importance of the first page and the first chapter in a book. I also share a recent realization I’ve had as to differentiating the great and not-so-great books I read. I’ve rea…
00:55:45 |
Mon 17 Jul 2023
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