What makes a good trilogy? Can you follow a set formula and end up writing a successful book trilogy? Lets have a look.
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What is it Like Doing a Creative Writing Degree?
Let me assure you, it’s not all hippy circles and whimsical self-expression. There’s a fair bit of work involved.
5 Authors That Have Influenced My Writing
These are the authors who have had an impact on my writing from the early stages in my discovery of wanting to be an author.
Negative Character Arcs: Focus on Durarara!!
A character arc doesn’t always have to be positive. Negative character arcs are often the most powerful and underused.
Writing Quiet Conflicts: Studying Our Little Sister
Violence is often used more often than not in stories to signal the climax of a story. But that doesn’t have to be the case. Conflicts can be resolved quietly.
Inventive Book Titles
I always struggle naming my books and I’m jealous of authors who come up with amazing titles. So I wanted to look at some of these amazing titles for inspiration.
The Editing Process
Six Hands of Fate Book 2 has had 2 months to stew in my desk draw. Therefore it’s time to edit! Here’s the editing process I stick to.
Too Much Plot, Not Enough Character
Stories should be about character. Everything that happens in a book should be centred around them. Plot should not be in the driving seat taking your readers for a ride – your characters should be.
How to Write a Book While Working Full-time
If you’re like me, working full-time with that stubborn dream clinging to you like a leech, then it’s still possible to churn a book out in a year. It’s just harder and requires a lot of dedication.
A Quick Guide to World Building
World building is integral to a fantasy world. It’s a character as much as the rest of your cast. So what do you need to think about when you’re building a world?
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