Behind the Scenes Archives Page 2 of 12 | Markus McDowell, author

Cover of Nuff Sed: A Novel of Desert Steve by Markus McDowell.

Behind the Scenes Desert Steve Novel

Behind the Scenes – Desert Steve Novel from fourth draft to fifth draft

June 25, 2024June 25, 2024

closeup of keyboard with iPads in background.

Behind the Scenes

Why I Write: Giving a Voice to a Person or an Idea

June 17, 2024June 17, 2024

Markus McDowell with his writing setup on his yacht.

Behind the Scenes

How I Write a Novel in Six Stages (Markus McDowell)

June 5, 2024June 5, 2024

person writing on a notebook

Behind the Scenes

How to begin writing a book for non-writers (you can do it)

May 15, 2024May 15, 2024

Sneak Peek: Onesimus, a novel set in the first century Roman Empire

Behind the Scenes Onesimus: A Novel of Christianity in the Roman Empire

Sneak Peek: Onesimus, a novel set in the first century Roman Empire

May 1, 2024May 1, 2024

Chapter with scenes and chronology, a notion template by Markus McDowell for writing novels

Behind the Scenes

Sneak Peek: The Apps I Use for Writing Books (Markus McDowell)

April 17, 2024April 17, 2024

Cover mortals as they walk by Markus McDowell

Behind the Scenes Mortals As They Walk

Sneak Peek Paris: Mortals As They Walk

April 3, 2024April 3, 2024

Desert Steve Ragsdale standing beside his grace marker.

Behind the Scenes Desert Steve Novel

SNEAK PEEK – Opening Scene: Desert Steve Novel (draft)

March 27, 2024September 8, 2024

Article on Desert Steve Ragsdale, founder of Desert Center, CA.

Behind the Scenes Desert Steve Novel

The Toil and Joy of Creation: first draft of my historical fiction novel

March 20, 2024April 8, 2024

pegleg smith historical marker in Anza-Borrega State Park, CA

Behind the Scenes Desert Steve Novel

Sneak Peak: Thomas “Pegleg” Smith (1801-1866) in a new historical fiction novel

March 6, 2024March 6, 2024