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Other Worlds
Other lands, other places, other creatures, other races. Dragons, elves, all things magic, renowned cities, thriving or tragic. Spells cast, powers gathered, grand adventures and treasures disclosed. For all that’s fantastic in otherworld fantasy, what’s vital in the end is … Continue reading
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Expanding Worldbuilding – The Ever Giving Gift
There are many worldbuilding elements that are set in stone once created. Those published are a good example. It’s also dangerous to tinker with rules of magic once established or contradictions can creep into storytelling. There are, though, aspects worthy … Continue reading
How I Made a Prequel More than Backstory
Prequels, I’d long believed, were backstory shared all at once, but when one demanded I tell it I reevaluated. I’ve long wanted to share it’s unusual history, but it also risks spoilers. Therefore, I’ll focus on my approach, not the … Continue reading
How Including Consequences to Magic Helped My Storytelling
As a reader, I want conflict and tension in stories. In fantasy, nothing undermines this like an all-powerful protagonist. As a writer, limitations and consequences add invaluable tension and conflict to my stories. *I’m presently conducting my consistency edit on … Continue reading
Worldbuilding with Storytelling Purpose
Build your world, not for the sake of worldbuilding, but to set the proper stage for the stories you wish to tell. There exists lists containing the questions to ask yourself when creating a fantasy world, but that isn’t my … Continue reading
Otherworld Historical Fantasy
Over the years, I’ve written several blog posts about my quest to discover my true genre (Insecure much, Christina?). Good news, I’m not redefining my genre from the last time I raised the topic. It remains otherworld historical fantasy. The … Continue reading
The 7 (Flexible) Stages in My Editing Plan
What edits do you do? Do you go through your story a set number of times? Are you addressing specific issues or tackling what strikes you in the moment? Do you consider whether one issue should come before another? As … Continue reading
Five Ways to Create a Found Family
Found families. They’re a staple of my writing. Depending on your upbringing you may be nodding in understanding or puzzling. Found families are families of choice, a group of people who accept, comfort, and support when a birth family has … Continue reading
The Road Through Self-Doubt Paved with Growth
Self-doubt is insidious because it, like depression, tells you lies. It’s a prosecuting attorney in the court of your life where it’s up to you to lead the defense. As the defense attorney, you need evidence, proof that you’re right. … Continue reading
If I Must Choose, I Choose Ontyre
At the beginning of the year, I mentioned I was becoming disillusioned with the state where I live. I’m not going to go into all that, but I am going to examine the implications for my writing. You see, I … Continue reading
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