Writing Memory

Douglas James Troxell

Feb 13, 20205 min read

How to Publish a Book in 4,367 Easy Steps (Part III: Steps 2680 - 4366)

Attending Wilkes University's Creative Writing Program didn't get me published, but it did force me to take myself more seriously as a...

Douglas James Troxell

Feb 6, 20205 min read

How to Publish a Book in 4,367 Easy Steps (Part II: Steps 1146 - 2679)

After I graduated from high school, every decision I made was focused on becoming a published author. My original plan for...

Douglas James Troxell

Feb 1, 20203 min read

How to Publish a Book in 4,367 Easy Steps (Part I: Steps 1 - 1,145)

In about a month, I will accomplish a goal I've had since I was ten years old. My first book, Trumptopia: The United States of Walmart,...

Douglas James Troxell

Oct 31, 20192 min read

When Being Scared Stops Being Fun

One of my earliest memories reading is going to my elementary school library and hunting for the latest Goosebumps book. Night of the...

Douglas James Troxell

Aug 27, 20192 min read

The Death of Summer

Nothing is sadder than the death of summer. One of the first stories I ever had published was a story called "Chasing Summer." It was...

Douglas James Troxell

Apr 5, 20163 min read

Writing: A Satisfying Way to Be Poor

Most writers use their first website blog post to talk about why they write. That's boring. Why do I write? Because that's what I do....