Dr. Shaun Duke, Professional Nerd

Editor. Writer. Professor. Host.

Pointless Plot Elements, Convenience, and Fantasy

I was reading something the other day and one of the things that I disliked about it was how the author had gone about plotting his or her novel. Each element to the plot (each action and reaction) seemed too convenient, as if the author had intentionally done those things just so he or she […]

Video Found: Ray Bradbury on Writing

While this is a short video, he offers some amazing advice, not just about writing persistently, but about what makes for a great story, in his opinion. You also get to see him in his boxer shorts, which, for anyone obsessed with his work, is probably a wonderful experience indeed (click the read more to […]

Teens Read and Write MegaBook Giveaway!

I just thought you all would be interested in this huge giveaway over at Teens Read and Write. They’re adding new books for each follower milestone, and you all should join in! And that’s enough from me!