Have you ever had someone tell you that writing fantasy is easy? We all know that’s not true. World building in the fantasy genre is an intensive and time-consuming process.
Tag: Writing
Examining Your Writer’s Toolkit
Can you imagine writing a novel before there were computers? Or typewriters? Can you imagine writing a novel completely by hand? I certainly can’t and wouldn’t want to. Thank goodness for being a writer and born in the time we live (as far as technology goes)!
Operation NaNoWriMo
So I’ve never been a big fan of writing sprints. I write with intention and with the goal of crafting beautiful sentences and phrases and building a… Read more “Operation NaNoWriMo”
Using Cultural Influences in Your Writing
As writers we are inspired by the world around us. This includes places we go and experiences we have there. As I’ve been thinking through NightWind, my… Read more “Using Cultural Influences in Your Writing”
Self-Publishing Lessons Learned
I just uploaded my print files to CreateSpace and you can now officially own the paperback version of Withered World! As the process for my new book… Read more “Self-Publishing Lessons Learned”
Animals, Airships and Unexpected Heroes
Since my personal reading list has taken me out of the realm of fantasy for the past few years, I’ve made a significant effort to adjust and… Read more “Animals, Airships and Unexpected Heroes”
Starting Over
Well, Withered World is officially being formatted and it’s time to start over and begin from scratch. And I mean REALLY start over. For both Withered World… Read more “Starting Over”
Getting the Word Out
Marketing your book is hard. There’s so much noise out there to break through. Everyone has a book and everyone thinks their book is the best. Digital… Read more “Getting the Word Out”
Digital Vs. Print: A Self-Publisher’s Debate
Being my own publisher means I work as writer, editor, marketer and more to get the job done. I get to make all my own decisions and… Read more “Digital Vs. Print: A Self-Publisher’s Debate”
It’s all about Perspective: Narration Style
Selecting a narrative style is a really important step in the writing prep process. Many times, I start down a path and get to a certain point… Read more “It’s all about Perspective: Narration Style”
Writer vs the World 