I love a good creation myth. Don’t you? It’s one of the things that makes Fantasy great and also gives a story a truly robust feel. Even… Read more “World building with mythology”
Tag: World Building
Hitting that Restart Button
It’s funny how a new idea hits you. I’ve been in that start-stop-start-stop space for over a year. No great ideas. Nothing that really gets me excited… Read more “Hitting that Restart Button”
The YOU in Your Characters
Is it true that there is something of yourself in your writing? In your characters? Don’t worry, I’m not going to get deep into literary critical theory… Read more “The YOU in Your Characters”
My February Poetry Writing Challenge
National Poetry Month isn’t until April and NaNoWriMo is in November. But, I’ve been searching for some small, yet still rich, writing I can do to get… Read more “My February Poetry Writing Challenge”
Kintsugi, storytelling and life
Are you familiar with the concept of “kintsugi”? It’s an ancient Japanese practice of repairing broken pottery. Through an elaborate process involving lacquer and powdered gold, the… Read more “Kintsugi, storytelling and life”
Author Encounters – Madeline Miller
This week, I was lucky enough to attend an author event with the inspiring Madeline Miller, author of Circe and The Song of Achilles! I’d read these books… Read more “Author Encounters – Madeline Miller”
Inspiration in the Flint Hills
This week, work took me to central Kansas for a project. I spent six hours in a car by myself, driving through the wide fields, the Flint… Read more “Inspiration in the Flint Hills”
World Building and Big Cities/Small Communities
Hello writing friends! I hope you are well on this last day of August. I don’t know about you, but I can already tell that the northern… Read more “World Building and Big Cities/Small Communities”
Naming and Renaming
In less than 100 days I will become someone new (well, sort of). I’ll be getting married. I’ve mentioned my upcoming nuptials a couple of times on… Read more “Naming and Renaming”
Where do characters come from?
How often do you get these questions: What is it like for you when a new character pops into existence in your head? How does it work?… Read more “Where do characters come from?”
Writer vs the World 