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By Date

2013  |  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec  |  Annual Review
2012  |  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec  |  Annual Review
2011  |  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec  |  Annual Review
2010  |  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec  |  Annual Review
2009  |  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec  |  Annual Review
2008  |  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec  |  Annual Review

 

By Category

Below are the topics of discussion on the Hollywood Novelist blog, along with a list of key posts as a jumping-off point.

Business (of Writing)

Tips and tools for writers not related to the craft.

• Do Writers Need Business Cards?
• Donald Trump & Specialization
• Going Into Business for Yourself

Film Industry

The first half of “Hollywood Novelist,” film, and television developments.

• Oscar Tradition Changes for the Better
• The Benefits of the Novelist/Screenwriter
• What English Departments Can Learn from Film Schools

News

The latest news about me and my projects.

• THE LAST NIGHT Is Coming
• Sign Up for the Newsletter
• THE LOOKOUT Available Now

Off-Topic

Cool posts, even if they don’t directly relate to writing.

• I Officiated a Wedding with My Kindle
• Adventures with Siri, Apple, & Artificial Intelligence
• 10 Years Later

Publishing

Following the news of both legacy and independent publishing.

• King’s Men Press: One Year Later
• Readers Don’t Care Who Published the Book
• Deciding to Self-Publish: Six Months Later
• Barry Eisler Goes Independent
• Future of Publishing?

Social Media

Internet resources for writers and non-writers alike.

• Amazon to Acquire Goodreads
• Google Reader Is Shutting Down
• Social Media for Authors

Storytelling

How and why stories work across genres.

• Neil Gaiman: Make Good Art
• Let Netflix Pick Your Writing Genre
• WALL·E

Writing

Discussions and tips on writing and the writing process, often revolving around fiction and screenwriting.

• It’s Fine to Get an MFA, but Don’t Be an MFA
• Daily Writing Tasks
• On Writer’s Block: Beware the Lake
• Writing in Two Genres
• Richard Castle: The Best, Fictional Author
• Jack of All Trades

By Project

Find the posts related to a particular project.

The Last Night

My first novel.

• THE LAST NIGHT at the LA Times Festival of Books
• ★★★★★ for THE LAST NIGHT
• The Next Big Thing

The Lookout and Other Stories

My debut collection of previously published and premiere shorts.

• “Birds” Short Story Still Featured
• THE LOOKOUT Available Now

Fiction Fridays

Each week I will post a new short story on the blog.

• Introducing Fiction Fridays
• Fiction Fridays Story Archive

All Projects

By Design

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