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
Curating Ideas & Solar System Travel Times | LOL 077
This week I talk about theoretical propulsion systems and travel times through the solar system. I also talk about how I’ve recently changed my mind about writing down ideas. I am now an idea collect…
01:12:42 |
Mon 10 Jul 2023
The Wanderings of Lex | LOL 075
I’ve come up with a completely new and different idea for my next novel, and I’m really excited to share it with you today. I discuss how the first idea you have is often far from the best idea, and …
01:08:36 |
Mon 05 Jun 2023
Sci-Fi vs. Fantasy & Rethinking My Next Novel | LOL 074
I finally found a succinct definition of the difference between science-fiction and fantasy that’s simple, easy to remember & understand, and is accurate in most situations. I’ve also received some i…
01:29:08 |
Mon 15 May 2023
Market Research (aka Reading a Lot) | LOL 073
Today I update you on my progress and talk about how I’m building a reading list to stay apprised on the latest & greatest sci-fi novels being published. I also talk a bit about how, for me at least,…
01:05:05 |
Mon 10 Apr 2023
Using Simple Sentences & Querying Agents | LOL 069
I kick off season 4 with a discussion of using simple sentences in writing. I also talk about my experiences so far querying agents and give an update on my novels.
01:25:42 |
Mon 27 Feb 2023
Writer Beware | LOL 067
A couple companies that scam writers are being promoted by NaNoWriMo. I take this opportunity to discuss how, as writers, we need to be wary of con artists and others looking to exploit our hard work…
00:46:42 |
Mon 12 Dec 2022
Drafting vs. Revising | LOL 066
Today I discuss what I find difficult and easy about drafting and revising. I find there are aspects to each that I love, and aspects of each that are more challenging. I also talk a little about jou…
00:41:16 |
Mon 05 Dec 2022
Finishing the 4th & 5th Drafts of Critical Balance | LOL 065
I’ve finished the 4th and 5th drafts of Critical Balance. I talk about my struggles and journey with these two drafts, and I share some of the changes I made. I also discuss my thoughts about, and st…
01:20:10 |
Mon 21 Nov 2022
The Flow of Information in a Novel | LOL 064
This week I give an update on my progress and talk a bit about how managing the flow of information to the reader may be the most challenging aspect of writing a novel.
01:09:31 |
Mon 24 Oct 2022
Crossword Puzzles for the Writer | LOL 063
I talk a bit about a new hobby of mine—crossword puzzles. I think solving crosswords on the regular has quite a few benefits for writers. I also give some tips for getting started in this hobby.
01:03:20 |
Mon 03 Oct 2022
TMI | LOL 062
I give an update on my progress with version 4 of Critical Balance. I also share some struggles I’ve been having that have been impacting my productivity. Finally, an unexpected bonus: an example of …
01:14:40 |
Mon 19 Sep 2022
Behind the Scenes | LOL 061
I discuss how a fundamentally important element of my setting is barely mentioned in the novel that takes place in that setting. I also give an update on my writing life and talk a bit about why so m…
00:53:41 |
Mon 18 Jul 2022
Chapter Titles | LOL 060
Today I talk about how naming your chapters can help you when it comes time to summarize your novel for an agent or editor.
00:49:00 |
Mon 11 Jul 2022
15 Writing Tips from Stephen King's On Writing | LOL 059
I share 15 writing tips from Stephen King’s book, On Writing. I discuss my experiences and how these tips have helped me as a writer.
01:33:53 |
Mon 27 Jun 2022
Novel Pacing & Thrillers | LOL 058
I share some thoughts on novel pacing and the common approaches to pacing I often see in the novels I really like. I also discuss some of the things I like and dislike about thrillers and relate them…
01:14:44 |
Mon 13 Jun 2022
Style Guides, or What I Learned from Being Wrong about the Serial Comma | LOL 057
This week I share an important lesson I learned from being wrong about the serial comma. I go over the big three style guides used for writing in American English, including the one most important to…
01:19:48 |
Mon 06 Jun 2022
Writing & Game Mastering | LOL 056
This week I answer a variety of questions submitted by listener Matt Yancik. I cover a variety of writing-related topics including comparing writing and game mastering, comparing discovery writing an…
01:01:12 |
Mon 02 May 2022
Balancing Self-Confidence & Humility and How to Approach Negative Reviews | LOL 055
This week I discuss how being a successful writer requires a careful balance of self-confidence and humility. I also consider the downside of ignoring negative and/or nasty reviews and give a more pr…
00:56:33 |
Mon 18 Apr 2022
Commercial is NOT a Bad Word | LOL 054
Sometimes I get the impression people think commercial is a bad word—commercial as in commercial fiction. It’s not, and today I’ll tell you why.
00:51:26 |
Mon 11 Apr 2022
Moving On! | LOL 053
Today I bring you up to date on what I’ve been working on. I talk a bit about how if you don’t use it, you lose it and how I’m really loving crosswords to keep my vocabulary sharp. Finally, I discuss…
01:16:18 |
Mon 28 Mar 2022
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