Category Archives: Cody Wagner

Book Covers – Super Fun, or Make You Wanna Stab Your Eyes Out?

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Laura Orsini

Book Covers – Super Fun, or Make You Wanna Stab Your Eyes Out? by Cody Wagner Now that my novel is getting closer to completion, it’s time to start thinking about my book cover. Of course, you might be thinking, … Continue reading →

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An Open Debate – Content Editor or Beta Readers: Who Comes First?

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Laura Orsini

An Open Debate – Content Editor or Beta Readers: Who Comes First? by Cody Wagner So I just finished the second draft of book 2 in my series. First off, can I get a major “Woot!” from everyone? Come on…I … Continue reading →

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GOOOOAAAAAAAAAAL!!!! (Said like a soccer announcer)

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Laura Orsini

GOOOOAAAAAAAAAAL!!!! (Said like a soccer announcer) by Cody Wagner For this post, I’m going to go back to basics. But don’t skip over it! For serious! I think this topic is so absolutely crucial. It’s one of the most prevalent … Continue reading →

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How Acting Improved My Writing

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Laura Orsini

How Acting Improved My Writing by Cody Wagner So I’ve been jumping back into theater lately. I’m not bragging or anything. I mean, I’m a really awful actor. Just awful. I actually wrote a character in my novel who auditions … Continue reading →

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Why I Started Writing in Public

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Laura Orsini

Why I Started Writing in Public by Cody Wagner My typical weekday morning goes like this: Wake up. Hit SNOOZE. Wake up. Hit SNOOZE. Wake up. Shower, brush my teeth, etc… Sit at my desk and do “real” work. OK, … Continue reading →

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Let Your First Draft Fester!

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Laura Orsini

Let Your First Draft Fester! by Cody Wagner I recently finished the first draft of the sequel to my novel. When I typed “The End,” I immediately did two things. First, I cried. Yep, I bawled like a baby. You … Continue reading →

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What to Do When You’re Not in the Mood

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Laura Orsini

What to Do When You’re Not in the Mood by Cody Wagner I’m going through one of those periods where doing anything outside my “day job” feels like too much. Nod with me if you’ve been there before (I fully … Continue reading →

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How Much Is Too Much in Writing Fiction?

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Laura Orsini

How Much Is Too Much in Writing Fiction? by Cody Wagner In my novel, The Gay Teen’s Guide to Defeating a Siren, our protagonist goes off to a pray-away-the-gay boarding school. The homophobia at Sanctuary Preparatory Academy is completely over … Continue reading →

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