Hey, it's Ed White, how's it going? Staying safe I hope? I've been a busy-bee working on my manuscript, and I have some splendid news to share, plus free reads from a fellow blogger. When it comes to writing fiction, a map is always handy. In this article, I present a tutorial on how to …
Month: October 2020
Making Fantasy Fiction Maps in GIMP: Tips and Tricks
Crafting a map for a fictional universe can be a handy resource for readers. Not every fiction has a cartographic reference, nor is it a requirement for good work. However, when done correctly, a map benefits both author and reader. In this article, I'll give an example of how I create my maps. You can …
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NaNoWriMo 2020: Tips and Preparation
It's that time again Today's topic is—you guessed it—NaNoWriMo. It stands for National Novel Writing Month, a yearly event celebrated by writers the world over since 1999. From November 1st to the end of the month, each writer must produce a 50,000-word novella—first draft version of course. Nobody expects a masterpiece as this is more …
Disease in Fiction
Hello, my readers. Today let's discuss something that's been on all our minds recently. Yup, that's right—diseases in fiction. Right now, the world is in flux over the Coronavirus. It has created a bizarre, paranormal society where we're all confined to our homes, some of us without jobs. The Coronavirus is like this invisible antagonist, …
Book Review: Stalking the Wild Asparagus—and Herbology in Ethereal Seals
A week ago I finished a nonfiction book on foraging. It was a very enjoyable read, as it played into one of my biggest hobbies. It also had me thinking about the herbology in my fantasy novel, Blade of Dragons. I'll provide a rundown of Stalking the Wild Asparagus, then tie in concepts to my …
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