NaNoPrepMo Day 5: Setting the setting
Today I'm going to talk about a crucial element of your novel -- the setting -- while indulging in one of my favourite period dramas: Elizabeth Gaskell's North & South.…
Today I'm going to talk about a crucial element of your novel -- the setting -- while indulging in one of my favourite period dramas: Elizabeth Gaskell's North & South.…
So let's get into it: antiheroes! Those morally complex characters that aren't squarely good or bad.
So you're looking to write dialogue that not only sings but also makes sure your reader knows who's actually "singing," right? That's where dialogue tags come in. They're those small…
Subtitled: It Isn't That Much Easier I've been working on a very self-indulgent novella for a couple of weeks now. (Hint: it's set on Consecra, it's angsty as anything, and…
Ah, writer's block - the age-old nemesis of every writer, from budding novelists to seasoned journalists. It's that frustrating wall we sometimes hit, where words refuse to flow and ideas…
Lately I've been playing around with AI art tools to create some character concept art. I've always had vague ideas of how all of my characters should look, but I'm…
I'm on a vintage sci fi bend at the moment.
March has been an enlightening month, filled with discoveries and significant progress in my reading and writing journey. As a way to share my progress & goals here are the…
Have you ever tried selling your books at a local market? I did my first one in June of 2022, and yesterday was my fourth! I've learned a lot over…
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