Tag: writing
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POV in Prose and Writing
Points of View POV (point of view) in prose is a vital storytelling element, likened to the camera of the reader. Imagine looking through the eyes of one person for the entire story. In that camera, there’s a degree of trust, faith that the reader holds in the storyteller. Maybe it switches to another character […]
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Life and Death in a Fantasy Universe
Within fiction, some characters don’t share the typical life spans that Earth humans experience. Unusual lifespans in fantasy and science fiction can influence culture and plot considerably. We all enjoy our fantasy stories about long-lived elves, immortal dragons, or extraterrestrials who supercede death. When writing or reading about these characters, it can be hard to […]
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My Experience with Fasting & Creative Writing
A short post today, as I’ve been busy with increasing hours at my two jobs, as well as manuscript progress. As a casual faster, I’m still new to the ritual, but it has been a rather enlightening experience. Fasting, for those who don’t know, is withholding caloric intake for a specified interval. As a society, […]
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Antagonists and Villains in Fiction
Hello, my readers, to another installation about fictional worlds! It’s been a stressful time for all of us, so I wanted to entertain you with another post of mine: Villains in Fiction! Last time, I discussed the purpose of disease in fiction. In many ways, disease is like an invisible antagonist that cannot be seen—but […]
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Ethereal Seals Blog Update 4/12/21
It’s been a while since I shared an update. Editing book one of Ethereal Seals, working on the manuscript for book two, a long beta read, lots of health and healing research, plus increasing hours at my day job—I’ve been quite busy. Edits and Revisions After another read through of Blade of Dragons, I’ve finished […]
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Brandon Sanderson Lecture 2020 Notes
By popular demand, I am reposting these lecture notes given by Brandon Sanderson of last year. Hello, my readers, I’ve got quite a gift to share with you today. The other week, I watched Brandon Sanderson’s 2020 lectures on creative writing. The whole playlist runs several hours, but I’ve put together a concise list of […]
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New Thoughts on Creativity
“Creative people are curious, flexible, persistent, and independent, with a tremendous spirit of adventure and a love of play.” —Henri Matisse Throughout time, we humans have expressed creativity with a passion. Whether through art, writing, music, or other media, creativity is what drives us to live. To aspire to new heights. But what exactly is […]
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My Favorite Music While Writing
Music has a powerful influence on the human brain, particularly with creativity. The mileage varies from person to person, as some prefer silence—which is its own type of music. I’ve found that my creative process increases when I play certain tunes. In this post, I’ll share with you some of the genres and bands that […]
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Fantasy Month Survey!
It’s time for #fantasymonth again, and I’d like to thank @A. M. Reynwood for reminding me. This year’s theme is fandoms. Being such a broad category, I decided to do a survey of questions. 1. What Are Your Favorite Types of Fantasy-ish Genres? When it comes to fantasy worlds, I enjoy straight-up fantasy, science-fiction, adventure, […]
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Writing Update: 02/03/21
I must confess, the pleasure of world-building is indescribable. Creating entire universes from thin air brings joy to my soul. Purpose. It drives me into the moment, grounds me to my body, mind, and soul. I’ve begun another revision pass to book 1, Blade of Dragons, after the updates to some of the character arcs. […]
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