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The Aesthetic that Caused 2 Major Decisions—15 Years Apart
No one can accuse me of not examining my life from different perspectives, that’s for certain. I find it helpful, both personally and as a writer. What triggered this post was a long and boring series of events. What matters … Continue reading
The Me I’m Supposed to Be
This isn’t the post I planned to write. Instead, at the last minute, I changed it. My apologies if it borders on a rant, but in truth, it’s a pep talk for any of you out there who’re in any … Continue reading
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What’s in a Name? Maybe a Story
What’s in a name? Sometimes quite a lot, but sometimes not. The more important the character the more time I spend selecting a name. Thus, of course, protagonists require a lot of time. What if, though, a protagonist is more … 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
What If SpellCheck Was More Interactive?
Okay, it’s time I addressed SpellCheck. Well, actually, the red underline beneath words. It crossed my mind that it’s hostile, even angry. A case could be made that’s judgmental, that it’s telling me I’m a failure, not good enough. Yes, … Continue reading
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ME Month – My Mental Health Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and, coincidentally, a critical mental health month for me. This post focuses on how I finally found my way to managing the trials it represents. This post isn’t about the specific triggering events. We … 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
Using Character Portraits
I’ve mentioned my character portraits in passing before, and even displayed a couple, but I haven’t gone into depth about the how and why. That why would include, not just why I like having them, but also why I use … Continue reading
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