I know I’ve talked a lot about character in these posts, mostly because my brain tends to kick up characters … More
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Well, aren’t you the lucky one?
When writing, we put our main characters through a loot of trauma. “Oh you were born a princess and raised … More
Silencing the Critic
I do not know about you, but I am my own worst critic. And let me tell you, I can … More
You gotta eat, right?
This is one of those topics that seems like something everyone should know, so I feel a little silly bringing … More
Let’s get Seasonal…
I know many people see the word seasonal and they automatically start making a mental list of holidays in their … More
Story vs. Plot
If you do any writing, or read about anyone writing then you have heard these two terms before. Story and … More
Can I get a little sympathy?
When writing, sometimes you want a character to be sympathetic. Admittedly, sometimes you want to create antipathy, but we’ll start … More
The Quagmire
Some people fear the blank page. Some stare at it wondering where on earth to start, their mind as blank … More
Look with your nose…
There has been a lot of ink spilled on the concept of showing and not telling when writing a story. … More
Let’s talk Magic…
I have always been a big reader of fantasy in all its forms from epic sagas to contemporary wizardry. I … More