Writing
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Write of Way #14 – Write Chronologically, damnit!
Stories are meant to be read chronologically, so they should be written as such! And…there you have it: my argument for why stories should be written ... -
Words to Live By: Best Writing Advice from Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett, and Alan Watts
A couple years ago, I bought a big cork board to hang over my writing desk. Since then, I’ve been pinning quotes to it to keep ... -
Write of Way #13 – The Importance of Author Branding
When it comes to author branding, I personally prefer a simple design seared onto the hindquarters. I’ve found this makes the branding process less painful for ... -
Write of Way #12 – Be a Grammar Rebel
That’s right, today’s post is about grammar. *Cue terrified screams / pitiful moans* Still, I like you all too much, my valued readers, to subject you ... -
Write of Way #11 – The Cycle of Doubt
It’s a well-known fact of writing that—wait. Is it well-known? Hmm, let’s start again. Every writer, at some point in their career—no. That’s no good either. ... -
10 Of The Greatest SFF Curse Words, Ranked
Made-up cursing in fiction is hard, folks. There are many reasons SFF writers avoid having their characters dropping F-bombs, ranging from appealing to the widest audience ... -
Write of Way #10 – Why Pen Names Rock
Though many writers may not realize it, pen names are an important facet of every writing career. After all, how else would we tell our favorite ... -
Write of Way #9: Fight Scenes: How and Why
So you wanna write fight scenes, huh? Good choice! Nothing adds color to a story like a little bloodshed. Okay. Rule number one: write from experience. ... -
Write of Way #8 – Writing Beyond Eurocentric Fantasy
It’s probably a safe bet to say most of us are familiar with J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. At the very least, it’s safe ... -
Write of Way #7 – Encouraging Young Artists
Prepare yourself, for something wicked this way comes. Something most foul. Something best left forgotten. An angsty high school poem! *cue scream.mp3* Now hold up. Before ...
