Dirk PattonSep 2, 20212 minMotivationI'm often asked how I stay motivated to write. The question comes most often from aspiring writers who are finding out just how hard it...
Dirk PattonAug 13, 20212 minCharacters and DialogueI receive lots of questions from people asking for advice/help with characters and dialogue. If you aren't having conversations with...
Dirk PattonAug 10, 20212 minKnow your s**t!I have a minor rant for writers. Please KNOW what you're writing, or find someone to guide you who does. The most egregious offenders of...
Dirk PattonJun 23, 20211 min36 and The Void will be a TV series!Did you know that I adapted my novels 36 and The Void into a TV series? And the series has been optioned by a major production company?...
Dirk PattonMar 31, 20212 minStory and PlotOther than characters, the most important aspects of any successful book are the plot and story. First, let's talk about the difference...
Dirk PattonMar 7, 20214 minCharacters are what matterSo, after a long break, I'm finally getting back to my promised tips on writing your first book. Or maybe your third or thirtieth. ...
Dirk PattonMar 5, 20211 min V Plague LegacyIf you haven't read the V Plague series, you'll find V Plague Legacy pretty confusing. You'll want to start with Unleashed and read your...
Dirk PattonMar 19, 20203 minSo, you wanna be a writerinsights on what it takes to start, complete and publish your first novel.