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
Check Your Sources | LOL 052
Whether you’re doing research for your novel or looking for information of the craft of writing, it’s always a good idea to look into where the information is coming from. Does the information come f…
00:56:51 |
Mon 28 Feb 2022
My Revision Process | LOL 051
I have finished the second draft of my novel! Today I talk a bit on how I’m approaching my revisions and what I’m focusing on with each draft.
00:39:57 |
Mon 21 Feb 2022
The Joy of Fountain Pens | LOL 050
Today I share my love of fountain pens with you. I used to hate writing longhand. Now I love it, and it’s all because of fountain pens (and the inks, of course!).
00:50:36 |
Mon 07 Feb 2022
Preparing to Write Book Two | LOL 049
I share my thoughts and process, as I begin preparing for the second book in the series. I also talk about how I plan on handling an ensemble cast of characters.
00:58:33 |
Mon 31 Jan 2022
Alpha Readers & Beta Readers | LOL 048
Today I define what specifically the terms “alpha reader” and “beta reader” mean to me and how I use them in my editing process. I also reflect on why it’s really a good idea not to let anyone read y…
00:56:40 |
Mon 24 Jan 2022
Editing the First Draft | LOL 047
Today I talk about beginning the process of editing the first draft of my novel. I also talk about the importance of taking some time off between finishing the first draft and beginning the second dr…
00:57:22 |
Mon 17 Jan 2022
The Road So Far | LOL 046
I have finished the first draft of my novel! In the season 2 finale episode, I reflect on the last year and the progress I’ve made in this novel. I also talk about what’s in store for the coming year…
01:09:45 |
Mon 13 Dec 2021
Learning through Reading: Increasing Momentum | LOL 045
One of the best ways to become a better writer is to read a lot. Today I talk about pacing. I share some observations I’ve made of a lot of books I’ve read recently—how they gradually increase moment…
00:46:51 |
Mon 06 Dec 2021
How to Receive a Critique | LOL 044
Today I continue my series on writing groups and critiquing with a discussion of how to receive a critique.
00:45:58 |
Mon 29 Nov 2021
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Word Counts & The Wheel of Time | LOL 043
Today I’m going to share the ideal word counts for a debut sci-fi or fantasy novel. After that I’ll talk a bit about what I’ve learned as a writer from The Wheel of Time.
00:58:19 |
Mon 22 Nov 2021
Backup Best Practices | LOL 042
In episode 41 I talked about best practices for formatting your manuscript. This week I discuss best practices for backing up your manuscript and other files relevant to your work in progress. If you…
00:42:24 |
Mon 15 Nov 2021
Manuscript Best Practices | LOL 041
Today I’m going to recommend some best practices when it comes to writing your actual manuscript. These include the best software to use and guidelines on formatting your manuscript.
00:56:45 |
Mon 08 Nov 2021
Giving Good Critiques | LOL 039
An essential part of preparing your novel for submission is participating in a writing group. This gives you a chance to get other writers’ eyes on your novel, so they can help you improve it. A very…
00:59:30 |
Mon 25 Oct 2021
Setting the Right Writing Goal for You | LOL 038
The best way to make real progress as a writer is to set a daily writing goal and stick to it, writing every day. However, finding the right goal for you can be a bit of a process, and chances are yo…
01:02:09 |
Mon 18 Oct 2021
Point of View & Tense | LOL 037
Today I’ll go over some of the options for the point of view of a story. I’ll explain why you generally want to avoid the “weird” ones—they usually get in the way of the reader understanding and enjo…
01:13:54 |
Mon 04 Oct 2021
Why Space Tourism is Important | LOL 036
Today I discuss why space tourism really is extremely important, not just for science and space exploration, but also for the future of humanity itself.
00:52:36 |
Mon 27 Sep 2021
On Writing Groups | LOL 035
As writers there’s only so much we can do to perfect our manuscript on our own. Ultimately, we’ll need someone else’s eyes on it to find issues we’ve missed, preferably before sending it off to an ag…
Mon 20 Sep 2021
Riding the Rollercoaster of Writing & Discovering Theme | LOL 034
Today I talk about how writing can be an emotional rollercoaster. Personally, I’ve found I have a lot of emotional highs and lows while writing a novel, and “good writing days” often seem to follow “…
01:06:25 |
Mon 06 Sep 2021
Keeping It Fresh | LOL 032
Today I’m going to talk about the importance of keeping your novel, or other writing project, fresh in your mind. The ideal is writing every day, and this is the simplest, best solution. But if that …
00:54:40 |
Mon 23 Aug 2021
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