The Submission Period for 2020’s DECEPTION! Anthology NOW OPEN!

by Michael Haase - February 15, 2019February 25, 20190

Writing Bloc is taking short story submissions NOW! Writing Bloc's annual short story anthology is taking off with its second edition, and we're looking for amazing stories incorporating the theme of "deception" in five thousand words or fewer. The submission period is open now through May 1st, 2019. Announcement of the

Fearless Self-Publishing Part 1: Every Keystroke Matters

by Michael Haase - February 2, 2019January 31, 20190

Rainbow-keyed typewriter with title graphic across front

Part one of a multi-part series about putting your best book out there when self-publishing. In this part, we talk about formatting the manuscript.

Why I Love Using The Hemingway Editor App

by Michael Haase - January 16, 20190

We all need an editor. Sure, asking friends or family can help, but sometimes you need an impartial set of eyes to look over your work. Having someone else to catch those simple errors or mistakes in flow is necessary for any writer. Many apps have arrived online over the

Meet the Authors Behind Writing Bloc’s Escape! An Anthology

by Michael Haase - November 22, 2018November 23, 20180

Writing Bloc's Escape! An Anthology is available for preorder now for your favorite ebook format (the Kindle link is separate, just click here)! The ebook is only $2.99 during this preorder phase, which is a steal for all of the stories you get from the amazing authors below. On New Year's Day,

Interview with Craig DiLouie, Author of Southern Gothic Novel, One of Us

by Becca Spence Dobias - September 19, 2018September 19, 20180

Today we speak to Craig DiLouie, whose book One of Us debuted on July 17th and has been described by Peter Clines as "disturbing, beautiful." Craig shares insight about his writing process and publishing, and his advice for new authors. Can you tell us a little about One of Us? What inspired it? What

Interview with Novelist and Screenwriter Mike Donald

by Michael Haase - August 19, 20180

Mike Donald is a UK-based novelist and screenwriter. His current novel, Louisiana Blood, started out as a multiple award-winning screenplay that earned him some great attention in the Hollywood scene. Mike adapted the screenplay into a novel, and Louisiana Blood was published late last year. The novel is an incredible and thrilling mystery involving

Interview with Phil Rood, “That Illustrator Guy”

by Michael Haase - August 10, 20180

Phil Rood is someone you should know. He is an illustrator out of Florida, and his work is marvelous. He is a master of body language, and each individual illustration of his tells a story. In my adventures as a writer, I've stumbled across uncountable talented people. Phil Rood's talents left

Interview with Peter Ryan, Author of Sync City

Author Interview

by Michael Haase - July 17, 2018July 16, 20180

It's rare to be able to get excited for a new book to come out when it's from a first-time author. Peter Ryan is an exception. His novel, Sync City, is a powerful, hard-hitting sci-fi romp through a dystopian future, and I have been patiently waiting for this book through

Adapting Books to the Screen (And Vice Versa) by Liz Kerin

by Michael Haase - July 11, 2018July 11, 20180

“Adapting Books to the Screen (and vice versa)” by Liz Kerin “To be honest, I liked the book a lot better.” Adapting books to the screen is always tricky business. When we read, we’re given the freedom to imagine something that fits perfectly into our preferred worldview. Violence is as visceral as we

Interview with Evan Graham: On Crowdfunded Publishing and Writing Hard Science Fiction

by Jacqui Castle - June 27, 2018July 12, 20180

Today, as part of Writing Bloc's Author Interview Series, Evan Graham is here with us! We're going to talk about Tantalus Depths and Proteus, his two upcoming sci-fi novels, as well as his journey with crowdfunded publishing. Welcome Evan. Your book Tantalus Depths is currently in production, and you are also