Author Archives for Russell Stoll
Quiznot characters: Anu Tarra’du
May 10, 2023 9:09 am | Russell Stoll Comments Off on Quiznot characters: Anu Tarra’duMourning a lost friend…podcast, that is
September 6, 2022 3:00 pm | Russell Stoll Comments Off on Mourning a lost friend…podcast, that isThe Six Figure Authors podcast closed up digital shop in late April. There wasn’t enough time to host the show and get on with the business of life for the three hosts: Lindsay Buroker, Joe Lallo and Andrea Pearson, all successful, mid-list fiction writers.
Thankfully, the archives are still available. If you’re an aspiring writer, listen to these episodes — they’re filled with down-to-earth advice on making a real living as a writer, and not just as some slave to Big Publishing.
Thanks for the wisdom, kind people.
Partnering with your Muse
March 21, 2021 2:33 pm | Russell Stoll Comments Off on Partnering with your MuseThis is a wonderful TED Talk from a few years back.
Snappy aphorism of the day
April 24, 2020 11:54 am | Russell Stoll Comments Off on Snappy aphorism of the dayOnce you’ve accepted your flaws, no one can use them against you. – George R.R. Martin
A Blast from the Past
April 14, 2020 9:08 am | Russell Stoll Comments Off on A Blast from the PastBack in my LEGO Creative Director days, I commissioned Templar Studios in NYC to produce an online game to feature the new LEGO Bionicle toys. Here’s a terrific 30-minute documentary about its production.
Maker’s Schedule vs. Manager’s Schedule
May 16, 2018 9:34 am | Russell Stoll 0It’s a real headache for writers and other creative work that most of the world runs according to a manager’s schedule (with office hours from 9am-5pm peppered with 1/2 hour-long meetings). Creative folk need uninterrupted time.
Visit this link for an insightful take on the dilemma. If you’ve figured this all out, and can still feed a family of 5, send me a note. I’ll be eternally grateful.