Tag: Writing Advice
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Notes from an Editor – GUEST POST by T. L. Greylock
Notes from an Editor: Day 122 1. Refrain, at all costs, from using any form of lie or lay. Except when people are fibbing, of ... -
The Heroine’s Journey – A study in story structures: Guest Post by Timandra Whitecastle
Today, we welcome back Timandra Whitecastle to the Hive to discuss story structures. Before we launch into Tim’s post about the Heroine’s Journey, check out Tim’s ... -
Navigating Fantasy Maps by M. D. Presley (WORLDBUILDING BY THE NUMBERS)
One goal of Worldbuilding for Fantasy Fans and Authors was compiling and synthesizing all the varying worldbuilding theories and best practices gleaned from fantasy authors and ... -
Info-dump Equity and The Matrix (Guest Post by M. D. Presley)
Info dumps are bad. So says everyone. At least, according to the internet. Google “info dump” and the first few hits after the definitions are articles ... -
The Science Behind Conflicts in Literature (GUEST POST)
The Science Behind Conflicts in Literature 5 Difference Types with Examples Fiction thrives on conflict. Without conflict, a story has no drive or energy ... -
What 28 DAYS LATER Taught Me About Self-Publishing
“Lesson one – You never go anywhere alone, unless you’ve got no choice. And lesson two – Only travel during daylight, unless you’ve got no choice.” ... -
A Guide to Writing Magic Systems
If you were to grab a stranger off the street and ask them what magic was, well… first they’d probably mention someone like Penn and Teller, ... -
To Self-Publish Or Not To Self-Publish (Guest Post by R.S. Ford)
Being a writer is a tough, competitive business. Even when you’ve ‘made it’ you haven’t necessarily made it. Many authors are consigned to mid-list hell for ... -
Author Spotlight – V.R. Cardoso
Joining us for today’s Author Spotlight is V.R. Cardoso! “I remember writing short stories on my dad’s old Mac SE 30. He would then print a ... -
Looking Back On A Rapid Release: Self-Publishing The CHASING GRAVES trilogy
As I sit at my writing desk, gazing out over a gloomy Pacific day, I ponder the past few months. The time has condensed them into ...
