Happy Tuesday! I hope that everyone in the U.S. had a fantastic holiday yesterday; I know I did! This week, I’m taking a brief break from blogging. The end of June was a difficult and stressful time for me, but luckily, it ended in a restful vacation. I’ll be back next week with a whole … Continue reading A Brief Hiatus
Author: E.J. Robison
Resisting Excessive Exposition
Today is July 1st, which means - you guessed it - my new book is finally out!!! If you love fantasy adventures, awesome friendships, dragons, treehouses, or all of the above, I think you'll really enjoy this exciting story. You can get it today right here! You're happily typing away, your favourite writing music playing … Continue reading Resisting Excessive Exposition
How Analysing Stories Helps Writers…and Hurts Them
Guess what? My new book is coming out TOMORROW!! AHH!! Preorder it while you still can - it's going to be an exciting ride you don't want to miss! If you tell stories, it's pretty much a given that you often consume stories, too. Whatever your favourite medium may be - movies, shows, books, audio … Continue reading How Analysing Stories Helps Writers…and Hurts Them
Reblog: Understanding the Normal World of a Story’s First Act by K.M. Weiland
No matter their genre or focus, stories are about something happening—a shift in the status quo. Where the characters begin is not where they end. This may refer to their literal physical surroundings, or to a more metaphorical state of being—or, very possibly, to both. Whatever the case, it is important for authors to understand … Continue reading Reblog: Understanding the Normal World of a Story’s First Act by K.M. Weiland
The Joy of Persistence
While you're here, please consider checking out my new fantasy novella and preordering it if you're interested! It's only $2.99, or FREE with Kindle Unlimited! Writing a book doesn't just happen. It would be nice if we could just spit out a whole book without having to do anything, but if that were the case, … Continue reading The Joy of Persistence
Review: Sunflowers Beneath the Snow by Teri M. Brown
Hey, I'm coming out with a book on Friday and I'd love for you to check it out! One of my favourite things about being an indie author is that I see every single preorder, and it feels like a warm hug or a thumbs-up saying, "Hey, I see you!" I put so much time … Continue reading Review: Sunflowers Beneath the Snow by Teri M. Brown
A Rueful Morning
No. 19/100 100-word short stories for my 100 follower celebration! As Ellistai walked out her front door, the forest greeted her as it always did. "Good morning," the nearest tree said, slightly bending its leafy head in greeting. "Morning," Ellistai grumbled as a growing chorus of greetings filled the air. After days, weeks, and months of … Continue reading A Rueful Morning
A Lesson
No. 18/100 100-word short stories for my 100 follower celebration! "How to describe a symphony?” Dr Laurier asked, slowly pacing across the front of the lecture hall. “How to put sounds into words? Is it even possible to truly explain one kind of creative thought with another?" He gazed across the sea of his bleary-eyed students … Continue reading A Lesson
Wrong
No. 17/100 100-word short stories for my 100 follower celebration! If I reach out right now, it's like I can almost touch that distant memory. The smell of the city fills my nostrils. My mom’s hand holds on tightly to mine. But none of that matters. There's a barrier in front of me but I can … Continue reading Wrong
Space
No. 16/100 100-word short stories for my 100 follower celebration! Joan had claimed all her life that she loved it. She had been immersed in it most of her life. And yet, before now, she had never truly known space. It was one thing being inside of a spaceship, a thick hull of cold metal separating … Continue reading Space
The Story Canvas 