Scott E. Schwarz

The hardest part: I pants'ed all of Part 1 with an idea and a little mania. I had to take a month to reread, take [better] notes (on my own work... sad), and outline the book to where I want it to land. Since I have done that, life has been much less stressful.

But its so fun to just pants it....

#Authors Thread: What's your current #manuscript about and what is the hardest part about #writing it?

I'll go first:
Respawn Protocol - A #SciFi #LitRPG about the first human to be harnessed with an ancient deific technology that grants immortality, but not invincibility. And it ain't cheap.

Respawn Protocol When Navy veteran-turned-IT worker Zachary Ainsley is paralyzed while saving a stray dog from a garbage truck, he thought his story was over. Instead, he wakes up as the first successful human test su...

Dropping two chapters this weekend - lets see how that last twist plays out!

Respawn Protocol When Navy veteran-turned-IT worker Zachary Ainsley is paralyzed while saving a stray dog from a garbage truck, he thought his story was over. Instead, he wakes up as the first successful human test su...

After a little break to get some things in order, read up to where I have written, and prepare for Part 2, Respawn Protocol is back in draft. Another week or so for the next chapter on RR.

#Fantasy #SciFi #LitRPG #RespawnProtocol #RoyalRoad #FantasyAuthor #5amwritersclub

Now that Respawn Protocol is entering Part 2, I've been revisiting every chapter and ensuring I don't, dare I say it, forget any loose threads. Sorry for the delay, I am starting the next chapter today.

Until then, feel free to revisit the previous chapters, now with edits and updates!

Respawn Protocol When Navy veteran-turned-IT worker Zachary Ainsley is paralyzed while saving a stray dog from a garbage truck, he thought his story was over. Instead, he wakes up as the first successful human test su...

Got 20 minutes? Check out Respawn Protocol and tell me what you like, don't like, hate, want more of, need to know.

I got 20 minutes for yours. Drop a link in the comments!

www.royalroad.com/fiction/1343...

#Fantasy #LitRPG #LookingForArtist #NotAISlop #5amwritingclub #FantasyBooks #Scifi

Respawn Protocol When Navy veteran-turned-IT worker Zachary Ainsley is paralyzed while saving a stray dog from a garbage truck, he thought his story was over. Instead, he wakes up as the first successful human test su...

Next chapter of Respawn Protocol is almost ready. Holidays added a week or two to the release cycle, sorry!

In this next chapter, we continue the Tenfold Traverse. This level is a supe'd up version of DKC's mine run

www.royalroad.com/fiction/1343...
#Fantasy #LitRPG #SciFi #Writing #5amwritersclub

I'm trying to write things that are hard to write. With two years of experience now, its getting easier, but its not easy.

I need to find/make a group for critiquing manuscripts. I think that is the key to success here.

#WritingThoughts #Writing #Authors

You just sold another!

Doing any preview postings? I already like the sound of it.

Readers of #SciFi and #LitRPG - What draws you to the genres? What are you're favorite ideas to explore? Which ones do you hate?

I am an author working on my second book, a mix of both. Like #Hitchhiker'sGuide meets #DungeonCrawlerCarl

Would love to know what you think!

Honor's End: The Demon of Capra Town When Callen and his crew of street-smart thieves pull off a heist in the dying port town of Capra, they think they've finally caught a break. Instead, they wake up beaten, conscripted, and trapped in ...

Chapter 5 of Honor's End is now out on Royal Road @ www.royalroad.com/fiction/1344...

I know I released some chapters on Respawn Protocol yesterday, but this book just needs edited and released.

Enjoy!

#Fantasy #Writing #5amwritingclub #fantasyauthor #demons #thriller #mystery #firstbook

Respawn Protocol When Navy veteran-turned-IT worker Zachary Ainsley is paralyzed while saving a stray dog from a garbage truck, he thought his story was over. Instead, he wakes up as the first successful human test su...

Respawn Protocol, Chapters 4 & 5 now available on RoyalRoad @ www.royalroad.com/fiction/1343...

This crazy adventure has been amazing to write and receive such great feedback on. Thank you to everyone enjoying it with me!

#Writing #Fantasy #FantasyWriting #LitRPG #SciFi #Respawn #Protocol

Chapter four has grown a mind of its own and is running away... give me a few days.

Working on Chapter 4 of Respawn Protocol. Just about ready to release it. I'm pretty excited for the next challenge.

Respawn Protocol When Navy veteran-turned-IT worker Zachary Ainsley is paralyzed while saving a stray dog from a garbage truck, he thought his story was over. Instead, he wakes up as the first successful human test su...

Bored and got 10 minutes to spare for an adventurous chuckle?Check out my LitRPG: www.royalroad.com/fiction/1343...

#LitRPG #DCC #Fantasy #FantasyWriting #FantasyAuthor #SciFi

The final major edit of The Demon of Capra Town is done! Going to go through it one last time for syntax, then put a bow on it.

The artist for the cover is working on it now. Once finished, I am going to do a small Kickstarter for pre-orders.

More on this soon!

Got my first sketches of the book cover yesterday. The artist is great. Getting very excited.

Well, I guess I'm not allowed to write today... #5amWritingClub guest star

Good morning #5amWritersClub

Wrapping up this book, I learned something important about outlining the next.

Scene outlines would be better explaining how the character or plot is going to evolve, rather than the milestones and general actions. Both is better, of course. But the first is important

www.wattpad.com/story/389216...

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If you haven't checked out #DungeonCrawlerCarl you really should. Amazing series by @mattdinniman.bsky.social

I started the first Audiobook last Saturday. I am finishing book 5 right now, 8 days later. They aren't short, just can't put them down.

soundbooththeater.com has B1 in full audio drama

Good morning #5AMWritersClub

Clearing last night's cans off the desk in lieu of this morning's coffee. Nothing can stop my writing fervor!

Drop links to your #Fantasy #Fiction and #SciFi WIPs in my comments.

Good morning #5AMWritersClub!

Editor feedback, WattPad comments, and an audience materializing without me doing any real marketing.... Any moment now, I'll be flooded with notifications.

Right?

Yeah, not going to happen - what kind of activities are you doing to grow your audience?

Good morning,

Just wanted to drop a link to the first three chapters of The Demon of Capra Town.

www.wattpad.com/story/389216...

Would love to hear what you think!
Full book available: Who even knows... couple weeks?

#Fantasy #Novel #Medieval #Dark #DnD #WritingCommunity #FantasyAuthor

You know what really #GrindsMyGears - when you fill out an enormous, time consuming online form. Then, at the end, they give you a "More Info" link that when clicked takes you off site and totally resets your form.

#Developers - Use `target="_blank"` to open a new tab. This is rudimentary stuff...

Good morning #5AMWritersClub,

Today, an update on my upcoming #fantasy #novel:
The final edit round of The Demon of Capra Town is well under way.

I would like to release the first chapter soon as a "demo".
Any suggested sites?

12 Chapters, ~75 scenes. ~110K words

I hope it finds its place in the world!

Well now I'm curious. I could Google it, but I prefer to hear it from experience. What's Nanowrimo?

This is great! My daughter recently decided if I can write, she can too. Now, at 6, she is making attempts. I'll let her know it worked for you 😜

Thanks for sharing!