Writing on Writing

A collection of thoughts and musings about writing – from the mundane (mostly) to the profound (rare).

  • Cover of In the Shadow of the Sanctum by Dan Desai Martin
    Pre-Order ‘In The Shadow Of The Sanctum’ Today!
    by Dan Desai Martin
    From a journey that began more than a decade ago, I can finally say these twelve words: I’m Dan, I’m an author, and you can pre-order my book today. It has been quite a journey. I wrote the first words of what would become In The Shadow Of The Sanctum way back in 2014. Over
  • Cover of In the Shadow of the Sanctum by Dan Desai Martin
    COMING SPRING 2026: In the Shadow of the Sanctum
    by Dan Desai Martin
    I am incredibly excited to share my cover and a little bit more about my forthcoming fantasy book, In The Shadow Of The Sanctum. The book will be available in the Spring of 2026. SIGN UP HERE TO PRE-ORDER A huge thank you to my publisher, Gold Dust Publishing, and the cover artist, Susan Roddey.
  • Sonora Pass View (Photo by Rachana)
    Day 2: Sierra Nevada Mountain Pass: Sonora & Ebbetts
    by Dan Desai Martin
    We left Highway 395 to drive the Sonora Pass and Ebbetts Pass. If you love windy roads with sweeping views, this road trip is for you!
  • Photo by nikko macaspac on Unsplash
    A Little Help from My (Writing Group) Friends
    by Dan Desai Martin
    It’s ok to ask for help. It’s ok to be vulnerable. Because the folks who are on your side want to help. And get a good writing group.
  • Photo by Michael Dziedzic on Unsplash
    The Secret to Writing a Book
    by Dan Desai Martin
    I’m going to pass along the long-guarded secret to writing a book. The thing “they” don’t want you to know. The “hack” that will take you from cool idea to finished novel. The “one cool trick” that will enable you — whoever you are — to see your name as the author of a book.

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