Fantasy writer. Wandering between glitter and goth.
After the last Friday 5 post, I’d like to switch things up by swapping out the negativity for some positives. I’ve made a lot of mistakes, but I’ve also made a few decisions that completely changed my writing life for the better. 1. Participating in NaNoWriMo. For those who aren’t familiar, NaNoWriMo is National Novel …
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We all make mistakes. And learning from the errors of others can certainly be much easier than experiencing the sting of your own. In that spirit, here are a few of my most cringe-worthy choices in my writing journey, and what I learned from each one. 1. Editing before revising. So your manuscript is complete! …
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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 …
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. …
Your first draft is done! It’s time to do some self-editing and then send out queries or self-publish, right? Nope. Five types of people can help you with your manuscript before it gets into the hands of the reading public. Some of these are optional, but others are mandatory if you want to put out …
I often joke that "I'm my own fandom" when it comes to my books, and I'm not lying. Sometimes, these little fannish things can keep the fire alive if I'm burnt out on drafting or revising. If you're finding yourself feeling uninspired, give one or two of these a shot: 1. Commission Things This includes …
Today’s Friday 5 is more of a short fluff piece: My favorite tropes. I don’t care how many times I see them, I still get giddy every frickin’ time. 1. Masquerades & Ballroom Dancing I mean, have you seen my website header? If I ever write a story that doesn’t include at least one ballroom …
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