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Writing Before Inspiration Strikes: Lessons From the Desk of a Mystery Author
Dorothy Parker once said, “Writing is the art of putting the butt to the seat.” She couldn’t be more right. As an author working on my...
Scott Werth
2 hours ago2 min read


Why I Created the World of Madcap Katzville: Turning Fringe Theories into Fictional Fun
If you’ve ever fallen down a rabbit hole of conspiracy theories or found yourself oddly fascinated by fringe beliefs, you’ll feel right...
Scott Werth
6 days ago2 min read


Young Adult Readers Deserve Flawed Heroes Too: Why I Created Alistair Doolittle
Hi, I’m Scott—author of the upcoming middle grade book Alistair Doolittle and the Young Pinkertons: The Beast of Grim Mountain . Before...
Scott Werth
Aug 82 min read


Hmm, what to write about?
I know. The stars; They radiated down giving me a sense of how insignificant I am…Meh. The trees; Rooted deep in the life-giving earth,...
Scott Werth
Jul 212 min read


What if life’s meaning isn’t in finding new answers — but in looking again, with new eyes?
I was reluctant to write a blog about a monumental and profound topic I’m wholly unequipped to speak on in any comprehensive way. That’s...
Scott Werth
Jul 103 min read


One question. Two doors. Freedom or doom?
Two ancient doors stand before you. Behind one: freedom. Behind the other… something you don’t want to find out. Two guards block your...
Scott Werth
Jun 271 min read


Why do I write?
I doubt any author can be so specific as to name the precise time they chose to commit themselves to writing. No profound spiritual...
Scott Werth
Jun 183 min read
The Katzville Chronicles
Get ready for blog entries exploring behind-the-scenes mysteries, author insights, character backstories, and even secret puzzles hidden...
Scott Werth
May 91 min read
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