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Quan Williams
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Storyteller. Freelance Designer. Boardgame Inventor. Songwriter and Music Producer. All-around creative guy.
https://quanwilliams.com
https://proseandquans.substack.com
December 29, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Check out MUSA: LION OF MALI - A 120 PAGE HISTORICAL FANTASY EPIC! by T.J. Sterling on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/tjs...
MUSA: LION OF MALI - A 120 PAGE HISTORICAL FANTASY EPIC!
Mansa Musa, the wealthiest man in history, steps off the pages of legend in this epic tale of family, magic, and empire-building.
www.kickstarter.com
December 29, 2025 at 12:35 AM
here's another #hollowknight #magicthegathering card I made.
December 27, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Just a reminder: in case you are #christmas and still can't think of a good gift to get your loved one, just take the advice in this #song.
jugghead.bandcamp.com/track/just-s...
Just Send Money (A Christmas Song), by Jugghead
from the album 401(K)
jugghead.bandcamp.com
December 22, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Do you like dark and cynical crime stories like #GoneGirl?
Wanna #Write One?
here are some tips for making that happen. Any feedback is appreciated.

proseandquans.substack.com/p/gone-girl-...
Gone Girl and Writing Noir
Tips for writing dark and cynical crime stories.
proseandquans.substack.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:34 PM
#Writers, having a hard time condensing your #novel into a #synopsis? Maybe these tips can help. Any feedback is appreciated.
proseandquans.substack.com/p/the-hunger...
The Hunger Games and Writing a Synopsis
Tips for condensing your full length novel into 1-3 pages.
proseandquans.substack.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:55 PM
here's another #hollowknight #magicthegathering card.
November 28, 2025 at 8:28 PM
If #writing pays your bills, then these products are for you.
Grab a shirt or coffee mug, and show the world how proud you are of what you do.
www.cafepress.com/shop/prosean...
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November 26, 2025 at 5:41 PM
#writers, if you saw this on a #tshirt or #coffeemug, would you buy it?
November 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
What do you guys think of my song?
youtu.be/hgaGlszM9ao?...
Mr. Awesome
YouTube video by Jugghead - Topic
youtu.be
November 20, 2025 at 3:37 PM
#writers, what if that #videogame, #movie or stage #play you created were a book? Here are some tips on how to make that happen. any feedback is appreciated.

proseandquans.substack.com/p/interstell...
Interstellar and Reverse Adaptations
tips for converting your theater, Movie, TV or video game into a novel.
proseandquans.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:07 PM
here's another #hollowknight #magicthegathering card I made.
November 13, 2025 at 2:39 PM
#writers, Ever wonder how #PowerofFriendship actually works? Wanna write it? here are some tips for that. Any feedback is appreciated.

proseandquans.substack.com/p/puss-n-boo...
Puss 'n Boots and writing the Power of Friendship
tips for including one of the most overused tropes within your story.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Here's another #hollowknight #magicthegathering card I made.
November 7, 2025 at 12:57 AM
#10games
these are mine. what are yours?
November 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
What if #Drake were a pro wrestler?
Check this out.
proseandquans.substack.com/p/unused-ide...
Unused Idea: "Golden Boy" Drizzy Sixx (Pro Wrestling Gimmick)
What if Hip-Hop's most polarizing artist was a pro wrestler?
proseandquans.substack.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Your $2.50/month helps me fund editing for my novels — and you get a ton of storytelling content in return. Join here → proseandquans.substack.com
Prose & Quan's | Quan Williams | Substack
Improve your writing and storytelling with advice from a published author! Click to read Prose & Quan's, by Quan Williams, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:10 PM
✍🏽 Writer perks:
I’ll beta read your short story or first chapter
Or turn your synopsis into a sharp elevator pitch
November 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
🎵 YOU ONLY DIE ONCE — my James Bond-inspired concept rap album. Each song = a story chapter. Paid subs get:
The music
Illustrated lyrics
Creative process notes
November 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM
🧠 Monthly Deep Dives I’ll analyze a major story property through a specific storytelling technique I’ve covered before. First one: How Hollow Knight masters environmental storytelling.
November 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM
I’m rolling out exclusive perks for paid Substack subscribers (just $2.50/month) — and once I get 5 new subscribers, they go live. 🧵👇
November 3, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Check out my interview with R&B legend Bunny DeBarge!
proseandquans.substack.com/p/author-int...
Author Interview: Bunny DeBarge
Singer/Songwriter and author of "The Kept Ones"
proseandquans.substack.com
October 28, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Here's another #hollowknight #MagicTheGathering card I made.
October 23, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Everything you do contributes to your growth.
even the things that you're not proud of.
this is the worst book I've ever written, and why I'm glad I wrote it.
proseandquans.substack.com/p/icymi-what...
ICYMI: What to do with an unprintable novel
Some reflections on the worst book I've ever written, and why it's good that I made it.
proseandquans.substack.com
October 21, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Here's another #hollowknight #magicthegathering card I made.
October 16, 2025 at 1:32 PM