E.S. Raye shares his multifaceted journey as a writer, editor, and screenwriter, discussing his current projects, including the Perseid Prophecies magazine and his upcoming novel, Gas Giant Gambit. He delves into the intricacies of screenwriting. Eric also shares his unique outlining method, his experiences with querying, and the influence of notable authors on his work. Like this interview? Subscribe for more! Special Thanks to all the Wizards, join the effort to support indie authors and human creativity: https://www.patreon.com/c/CreativeWritingWizard Looking for a new book to read? Check out these indie authors with recent releases! https://creativewritingwizard.com/2024/11/18/indie-release-radar/ Intro and Outro Themes written and recorded by Glen Weatherhead Connect with E.S. Raye - Threads https://www.threads.net/@e.s.raye - BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/esraye.bsky.social - Web: https://esraye.com/ References: - SSID https://alexparkerpublishing.com/pages/ssid - https://perseidprophecies.ca/ - Todays Undead Forecast https://esraye.com/2024/12/10/todays-undead-forecast/ - https://esraye.com/2024/11/13/hope-fear-the-future/ Timeline: 00:00 Introduction 02:36 The Journey of Starting a Magazine 05:49 Transitioning from Marketing to Writing 08:39 Screenwriting and Film 11:30 Genre Choices in Writing 14:25 Editing vs. Writing 17:16 Political Themes in Writing 23:08 Navigating the Line Between Politics and Story 26:12 The Process of Writing a Novel 28:55 Outlining Strategies for Novel Writing 45:47 Growth as a Writer 49:57 Navigating the Querying Process 56:44 Inspiration, Influences, and Role Models 01:17:45 Outro and Special Thanks Keywords Eric Raye, writing, screenwriting, horror, sci-fi, Perseid Prophecies, querying, editing, storytelling, creative process, Writing Wizard podcast, indie author, science fiction, character development, world-building, inclusivity, writing process, horror, technology in fiction, start wars, The Expanse, Star Trek, Fire Fly, The Last of Us, TV Shows, Movies