This was one of my top 5 songs of 2018 on Spotify, and it's no wonder.For gorgeous strings in a haunting, lilting melody, look no further than this cover of Nick Cave's "Where the Wild Roses Grow" by Eklipse. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R676m5Tdhxs
Author: Avery Ames
5 Bipolar Traits I Gave My Main Character
In my blog post “Writing with Bipolar II”, I detailed a little bit about my own struggles with mental health. I also mentioned that I accidentally gave one of my main characters the same form of bipolar that I have. Bipolar has a lot of symptoms, and not all of them are well-known. In this… Continue reading 5 Bipolar Traits I Gave My Main Character
The Problem with “Likely” and “Probably”
Today I want to talk about a common issue with "likely" and "probably", as well as reasons you should use them sparingly and selectively in your narrative writing. So what's the problem? Often, "likely" and "probably" are used to explain something to the reader that's technically outside the main character's knowledge. Example: He scowled at… Continue reading The Problem with “Likely” and “Probably”
Music Monday: “The Keys”
This song helped start it all. One of my ongoing projects began with a very vague concept about a faerie bargain gone wrong and a 17-track playlist to set the mood. Unwoman's "The Keys (Deconstructed Mix by Deconbrio)" opened the mix, and its sound inspired much of the early draft of Cambiare.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ90l7MFq3k
My 5 Repeat Offenses in Writing
We all have those crutches and quirks that weaken our writing, and I am no exception. As it's generally good advice to be aware of your own weaknesses, I'm pointing out mine.I don’t even worry about these vices during the drafting phase, but I’ve learned to have a keen eye for them in revision. 1.… Continue reading My 5 Repeat Offenses in Writing
