Category Archives: Vaughn Treude

On Being a Reluctant YouTuber

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Laura Orsini

On Being a Reluctant YouTuber by Vaughn Treude These days it seems like everybody and their little brother wants to become a YouTube personality. Too bad Andy Warhol didn’t live to see his 1968 prophecy come true: “In the future, … Continue reading →

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Pacing, the Toughest Hurdle

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Laura Orsini

Pacing, the Toughest Hurdle by Vaughn Treude When we begin writing fiction, a number of issues confront us as novices. Issues of technical proficiency such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation are first on the list. Then come dialog, plotting, and … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Comicsgate

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Laura Orsini

The Truth About Comicsgate by Vaughn Treude Please note: The opinions in this piece are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the positions of the blog publisher or other contributors to the blog. If you’ve heard about … Continue reading →

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In Defense of Westerns

Posted on September 8, 2018 by Laura Orsini

In Defense of Westerns by Vaughn Treude During my childhood, the Western was very a popular form of fiction. My father watched the cowboy shows of the day including Gunsmoke, The Big Valley, and his favorite, Bonanza. I watched them, … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Audiobooks

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Laura Orsini

The Joy of Audiobooks by Vaughn Treude When I was a teenager, I had a blind friend who listened to books on vinyl records. At the time, it never occurred to me that these could also be good for sighted … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the Past: Minding Manners

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Laura Orsini

Lessons from the Past: Minding Manners by Vaughn Treude Much of the research for my steampunk novels has involved the Victorian Era in which they take place. One of the most striking differences between then and now is that era’s … Continue reading →

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The Challenge of Pacing

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Laura Orsini

The Challenge of Pacing by Vaughn Treude To many outsiders, writing looks easy. As with most worthwhile pursuits, the challenges aren’t obvious to beginners. You can be good at spelling and grammar and even be able to craft a coherent narrative. Your characters could be … Continue reading →

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Working with Illustrators

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Laura Orsini

Working with Illustrators by Vaughn L. Treude As a writer, I have lots of ideas, some of which get me into trouble. For example, when I joined a playwriting group a few years ago, I decided to write a musical … Continue reading →

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Steampunk Desperado, a Progress Report

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Laura Orsini

Steampunk Desperado, a Progress Report by Vaughn Treude In November, I wrote about my new blog, Steampunk Desperado, and promised to report back on my progress. So far it’s gone well. I’ve been posting consistently and have greatly increased the … Continue reading →

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Announcing Steampunk Desperado

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Laura Orsini

Announcing Steampunk Desperado by Vaugh Treude In the early days of self-publishing, an ambitious writer could accomplish a lot on social media. It was relatively easy for an outsider to sneak into the public eye through perseverance and clever use … Continue reading →

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