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Month: March 2019

Posted on March 30, 2019March 24, 2019

Researching for your Novel

I called my mom not too long ago. We exchanged the usual pleasantries (How is everything on your end? How are the kids?), then I moved forward with a "So mom, I have a quick question for you." By now, my mom has learned to approach this transition with a very open mind. Today, I …

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Posted on March 27, 2019March 27, 2019

The Writing Prompt Project, part 4: AFTER

I almost passed this prompt by. It brought to mind the first thing that likely will go through your head too when you read it. Though maybe the first thing in your mind will be something completely different. That's the point of this, after all. Eh, it's been done, I figured, scrolling down. Then I …

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Posted on March 23, 2019March 3, 2019

Sources of Creativity: Creation vs Escapism

I woke up early today. The house is quiet, the sky is still dark. This is one of my favorite times of the day. Usually at night I'm so exhausted that I fight to keep my eyes open, which isn't the best way to approach a writing session. The stillness of a dark house mixed …

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Posted on March 20, 2019March 3, 2019

Finding the Time (when you don’t have it)

How many people have sat at their computer, word processor open in front of them and a wistful sigh on their lips: "If I had time, I'd love to write a novel." Okay, maybe I'm making the scene a little more dramatic than it needs to be, but you get the idea. Let's be honest, …

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Posted on March 16, 2019March 10, 2019

Learning How to Read (again)

I sat down the other day to read a book. It's a fantasy book I've been interested in reading for a while now - the Magicians by Lev Grossman. It's an interesting premise, and I've watched some of the show so I know it has the darkness I really like in my fiction. First, let …

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Posted on March 13, 2019March 10, 2019

The Writing Prompt Project, part 3: CAMP WHITEPINE

This was a writing prompt I stumbled across a long time ago. It stuck with me, but I was never sure what to do with it. I finally felt the spark, so here you go. Disclaimer: As usual, I take no credit for the writing prompt featured. This is an exercise of taking a presented …

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Posted on March 9, 2019March 9, 2019

Gratitude: Bring Good into the World, to Bring Good into Yours

Today I'm shifting my focus to the other end of the spectrum. We spend so much time working on our projects and ironing out their details that it's easy for the little things (the really important little things) to slip by. But it's vital to keep them in mind as we go, or we'll lose …

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Posted on March 6, 2019March 6, 2019

How to Pitch your Novel: Writing a High Concept Pitch

Way back when, I went to school for business, specializing in Accounting. At my school, we had very complex, Hogwartsian politics between the four specialties. First, there's Accounting. We were clearly Gryffindor. We were those brave souls who faced our enemies with the cry of "no, it's not in the budget". We were the unsung …

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Posted on March 2, 2019March 6, 2019

Character Interviews: The Blind Date

If you ask someone what sticks with them most after reading a book, the answer is usually the same: The characters. Reading a novel is not a light endeavor. You're devoting hours of your life (or days, or longer) to another person's imagination, investing yourself into their words. Plot carries you through the movements, but …

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I am a fantasy author living in Canada with my two beautiful (and energetic) children. I write from my own spiritual and personal journey, focusing on bringing fantasy elements into our day to day lives.

The Writing Prompt Project

Part 8: THE GREEN KNIGHT

Part 7: KARADREEN

Part 6: SADNESS, IN FOUR WORDS

Part 5: THE GIRL BENEATH THE BED

Part 4: AFTER

Part 3: CAMP WHITEPINE

Part 2: NOT QUITE A FORTNIGHT (...with zombies)

Part 1: KINDLING

Recent Posts

  • The Power of the Outsider
  • Developing a Magic System, part 4: The Scope of Power
  • The Art of Taking a Creative Break
  • The Writing Prompt Project, part 8: THE GREEN KNIGHT
  • Developing a Magic System, part 3: The Method of Manifesting
  • Finding your Next Project
  • World Building: The Politics
  • The Writing Prompt Project, part 7: KARADREEN
  • Storyboarding a Novel
  • Developing a Magic System, part 2: The Source of Power

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