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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
Using a Rolling Playlist while Writing
I love music and it’s a huge part of my writing experience. In fact, I consider it a vital tool, especially playlists, and none more so than the rolling playlist. This post isn’t about specific music, but instead how I … Continue reading
My Writing Journal
The year wanes so this is a good time to talk about my writing journal, which I’ve referenced, but never fully explained. Too, I’m about to retire it to become reference only — after FIVE years. It began as a … Continue reading
The Expected Flipped on Its Head
I’m doing Camp NaNoWriMo, but I’m not drafting. Instead, I’m adapting it for editing. The last thing I need is to draft more books right now. I’ve also learned my lesson, that I dislike drafting when it’s hot. Except, it … Continue reading
Refreshing Prose When Editing
I’m currently performing a self-edit of Protecting the Pneuma Key, but an edit with a difference. To say I was nervous, that I worried my new approach would accomplish little, was an understatement. The good news is, it’s going better … Continue reading
This NaNoWriMo, the Perfect Writing Process is Within You
On the one hand, that book you’ve always wanted to read is about to be available. On the other hand, you have to write it. On the one hand, what you need to write that book, the perfect process, exists. … Continue reading
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