Journey to Writerly Excellence: Areas to Strengthen Have you ever wondered what sets authors like J.K. Rowling, Stephen King, J.R.R. Tolkien, and George R.R. Martin apart, making their literary works iconic and unforgettable? These names have become synonymous with literary excellence, but was it all just a matter of chance? As you delve into the […]
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Ink and Inner Balance of Creative Fires: Fanning Flames of Imagination with Self-Care It’s almost PrepTober my fellow writers. Wowza! For those who are participating in Nanowrimo this is the prepping month, only a measly 31 days, of October. It is the strategy month before you write, write, write, and write some more. To paraphrase
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Wellness on the Write Track: Thriving Through NaNoWriMo Navigating the NaNoWriMo marathon of creativity is an extreme sport for writers. Prioritizing your well-being can be challenging but is entirely possible. In this blog, I offer tips to help writers maintain momentum through well-being. “It’s just 30 days.” “Just 1667 words a day.” “No worries. I’ve
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Success in Your Pajamas: Because Pants Are Overrated During NaNoWriMo Is it PrepTober yet? For those who are participating in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), this is the prepping month of October. Are you expecting victory with completing your NaNoWriMo goals? Did you remember your health? “One of the biggest factors of success is the
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Storyteller’s Sanctuary: Self-Care Strategies for Writers During NaNoWriMo For those who are participating in Nanowrimo, this is the prepping month of October. PREPARE TO WRITE YOUR NOVEL! It is zooming our way. In just a blink, you’ll be whisked away to whatever story you plan to write by actually putting your butt in a chair
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The NaNoWriMo Diaries: Overcoming Self-Doubt and Perfectionism While racing against the clock during National Novel Writing Month writers use many different coping mechanisms to deal with the stress and high expectations that come with tight deadlines or demanding writing projects. Join me as we dive into the waters of a writer’s self-doubt and perfectionism to
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The NaNoWriMo Diaries: Overcoming Self-Doubt and Perfectionism Ah, NaNoWriMo – that glorious, chaotic, and exhilarating journey for new and experienced writers from all walks of life coming together to tackle the monumental challenge of penning a 50,000-word novel in just one frenzied month. As November arrives, many of us diligently use PrepTober to outline, build
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Novel-Not-Writing Month: Surviving the Epic Battle Against Writer’s Block During NaNoWriMo It’s the time when word counts rule, plot bunnies multiply, writers get typing blisters, and creativity flows as freely as ink from a well-primed pen. Yet, amidst this frenzy of literary ambition, there’s a lurking nemesis that has haunted many a writer’s dreams: the
Building Immersive High Fantasy Worlds: Tips and Tricks So, what is High Fantasy? High fantasy, often referred to as epic fantasy, is a subgenre of fantasy literature that distinguishes itself from other forms of fantasy through certain key characteristics and differences. Novels or series like The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, A Song
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Space Opera Plot Twists: Keeping Readers on the Edge of Their Seats A Space Opera novel is a subgenre of science fiction that unfolds on a grand scale across a vast, intergalactic stage. It typically features epic space battles, intricate political intrigue, diverse alien species, advanced technology, and charismatic heroes and heroines. These stories often
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