by Justin Swapp | Nov 14, 2016 | Blog, videos, writing
One of the most prolific fantasy authors of our generation, Brandon Sanderson, has been kind enough to record and share one of this BYU courses on writing. Below you’ll find 12 one hour classes that cover things like Plot, Character, Outlining World Building...
by Justin Swapp | Oct 17, 2016 | Audiobook, Blog, Interviews
The Magic Shop is out on audiobook format today for the first time! If you don’t have audible yet, you can click this link for an audible 30-day free trial and get The Magic Shop for free. If you want to check out an excerpt of the audiobook version of The Magic...
by Justin Swapp | Oct 14, 2016 | Blog, NanoWrimo, templates
NaNoWriMo 2016 is nearly upon us, and if you’re planning on participating, it’s probably time for you to start getting ready to write your guts out. Below I’ve included a list of NaNoWriMo templates that will help you get organized, and ready to...
by Justin Swapp | Oct 8, 2016 | Audiobook, Blog
The Magic Shop Audiobook Edition After a failed attempt with my first narrator, The Magic Shop is finally going to come to life in audiobook form, and I couldn’t be more ecstatic! The talented Steve Barnes, my narrator for The Codex, came back for another go...
by Justin Swapp | Oct 2, 2016 | Audiobook, Blog, podcasts
Improve Your Writing and Productivity with Podcasts and Audiobooks As a writer, I’m always looking to improve my workflow and channel extra productivity from somewhere. I added a commute for work a few years ago, and I started to stream writing content to listen...
by Justin Swapp | Mar 27, 2016 | Audiobook, Blog, News & Updates
The Codex Audiobook Edition I couldn’t be happier this evening. Recently I decided to give the audiobook market another college try after my first partnership didn’t work out. I reached back out to the original narrator that I was going to go with, and...
by Justin Swapp | Mar 1, 2016 | Blog
In preparation for the launch of The Shadow’s Servant, I thought it would be fun to do a “casting call” for some of the characters in the series. What’s a “casting call?” It’s when the author shares his vision of the...
by Justin Swapp | Feb 26, 2016 | Book Review
I Am Number Fourby Pittacus LoreI’d give I Am Number Four 4.5 Legacies out of 5I Am Number Four SummaryIhad been wanting to get to this book for a while now. I know, I know… I’m late to the game. This book came out back in 2011 or so. At some point,...
by Justin Swapp | Jan 6, 2016 | Blog, Book Review
Throne of Glassby Sarah J. MaasI’d give this book 4 out of 5 daggers.Ihad been wanting to get to this book for a while. The positive reviews raving about the world that Sarah J. Maas had created; about the royals, and the nobles, and the intrigue that ensued in...
by Justin Swapp | Jan 4, 2016 | Blog
Easter Eggs are awesome, right? I’m not talking about the holiday, the chocolate bunnies, or even those gross peeps that some people like to eat (seriously, what are they made of, gooey styrofoam laced with sugar crystals?) No, I’m referring to the mysterious “Easter...
