by Joseph Malik | May 2, 2018 | The New Magic
Coming in September 2018, The New Magic is a white-knuckle fantasy thriller from Joseph Malik, and the highly-anticipated sequel to the international bestseller Dragon’s Trail.
by Joseph Malik | Apr 5, 2018 | Dragon's Trail, General, The New Magic, Worldbuilding, Writing Craft
I want to touch back on POV and voice again, because the last installment on voice was something of a master class. I wanted to write a post that’s a bit more basic, for those of you who are just getting started on your writing journey. This post is an...
by Joseph Malik | Feb 24, 2018 | Dragon's Trail, General, The New Magic, Worldbuilding, Writing Craft
THIS POST HAS SPOILERS FOR DRAGON’S TRAIL. This is a topic that has come up a few times. And frankly, I’ve been nervous to discuss it, since it’s a touchy subject. However, now thatĀ The New MagicĀ is going through developmental editing, I was going...
by Joseph Malik | Jan 18, 2018 | Writing Craft
I’d like to revisit process in response to recent messages from readers asking where the hell Book II is.
It’s late, but I can explain.
First off, I’m mobilized in the Army Reserve. . .
by Joseph Malik | Dec 17, 2017 | Writing Craft
I’m probably about to get controversial, again. Pour yourselves a drink. Last one in, watch the door. I want to talk today about writing spaces. Primarily, because I just finished building mine, and goddammit, it’s amazing. We had a spare room behind the...