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Posted on April 23, 2019April 8, 2019

The Writing Prompt Project, part 6: SADNESS, IN FOUR WORDS

Today's writing prompt is an interesting one. I tend to veer toward the long-winded when I write, and I find myself trimming big chunks when I revise. Word count isn't an issue for me. Keeping a project within my upper ceiling, however, is. So when I found this one, I recoiled. Brevity is important, but …

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Posted on April 19, 2019April 13, 2019

The Anatomy of Dialogue

I love writing dialogue. If I'm honest, it's always my favorite part of a scene—both to read and write. Dialogue offers the clearest glimpse into your characters' personalities. You can show their spunk, their humour, their sorrow, their overbearing mother-hen tendencies. Dialogue can be a lot of fun and extremely effective, but it can also …

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Posted on April 16, 2019April 13, 2019

Detail Mapping Your Plot

Now that I've thundered ahead into the project I decided I wasn't starting yet, I've hit a brick wall that I remember very well. And I still hate it. Detail planning! I'm sure most of you know this. You're filled with excitement for the story brewing in your head. You know the general story and …

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Posted on April 12, 2019April 8, 2019

Developing a Magic System, part 1: The Components

Fantasy fiction takes many shapes. But one of the most common themes is magic. Because of this, creating your own fantasy world demands the creation of your own magic system. Magic can be simple or complex. It can stem from any number of inspirations and can fill any role you can dream for it to …

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Posted on April 9, 2019April 7, 2019

The Writing Prompt Project, part 5: THE GIRL BENEATH THE BED

So this one kind of came out of nowhere. I was flipping through the prompts as usual, and I guess I was in a sentimental mood. As soon as I read this one, an image popped into my head and I couldn’t get it out. I hope you like this installment, and I'm so interested …

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Posted on April 6, 2019April 6, 2019

Show, don’t Tell: What, How and Why

Show, don't tell! Have you heard those words enough times yet to hate them? That red pen circling your sentences, "Show, don't tell!" written beside them in the margin. Have you ever wanted to throw the paper back and jam that red pen up their nose? If not, you're lucky. Or maybe just less creatively …

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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 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 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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