'How are you?' [Mr. Holmes] said cordially, gripping my hand with a strength for which I should hardly have given him credit. 'You have been in Afghanistan, I perceive.' 'How on earth did you know that?' I asked in astonishment. 'Never mind,' said he, chuckling to himself. 'The question now is about hemoglobin. No doubt … Continue reading Three Keys to Crafting Memorable Dialogue
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From Hobbiton to Mordor: Creating Your Own World Like Tolkien’s
There are few works as enduring as J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy. Even now, decades after the books were written, movies and shows are still being made. Books on Middle Earth are still being published. In fact, there's even a Lord of the Rings concert coming to my city soon, and it's a … Continue reading From Hobbiton to Mordor: Creating Your Own World Like Tolkien’s
Extracting Writing Wisdom from Romantic European Literature—No Expertise Needed!
My books still aren't organised. Back in March, I unexpectedly had to move my entire house within a month. Quick was the word, so when I took my books out of their boxes in the new place, they first went on counters and tables. When the shelves arrived, they were shoved on willy-willy; I'd set … Continue reading Extracting Writing Wisdom from Romantic European Literature—No Expertise Needed!
Here’s Your Free Pass to a World of Endless Indie Books
How often do you read indie? As an indie author myself, I wanted to make a commitment to read more indie books. Unfortunately, I've found it's a bit more difficult to find indie books that suit my tastes because quality greatly varies. Even books that have many five-star reviews sometimes turn out to be an … Continue reading Here’s Your Free Pass to a World of Endless Indie Books
Unveiling a New World for Captivating Fiction
Two months ago, everything changed. After several months of learning, thinking, planning, and reworking my goals, I decided that I was going to make a shift. A very big shift. I started this blog four and a half years ago, intending to post my stories and just see what happened. Time passed, and soon enough, … Continue reading Unveiling a New World for Captivating Fiction
Self-Published Authors, Don’t Miss Out on This Free Conference Happening Right Now!
I interrupt my normal Tuesday post to tell you that I finally opted to pay for a ticket to a free online writing conference. As I talked about a few weeks ago, free online writing conferences are happening all the time. If you haven’t already, you should start subscribing to writing websites so you can … Continue reading Self-Published Authors, Don’t Miss Out on This Free Conference Happening Right Now!
Want to Write Speculative Fiction? Here’s What You Need to Know First
Some of the most memorable and lasting stories fall into the speculative fiction genre. Spec fiction lends itself to extensive and immersive series that captivate all kinds of audiences. Fantastical and out-of-this-world elements stick in your mind, and the incredible powers that the characters possess and face make your heart start pumping. Star Wars. Harry … Continue reading Want to Write Speculative Fiction? Here’s What You Need to Know First
Reblog: 4 Reasons to Use the “Save the Cat” Story Structure in Your Writing from A Writer’s Path
http://ryanlanz.com/2023/09/20/4-reasons-to-use-the-save-the-cat-story-structure-in-your-writing/ Out of all the popular story planning methods out there, Save the Cat continues to be one of my absolute favourites. Why? Just click the link and read the post from A Writer's Path! Listed there are just a few of the reasons that Save the Cat is one of the most effective story … Continue reading Reblog: 4 Reasons to Use the “Save the Cat” Story Structure in Your Writing from A Writer’s Path
The One-Stop Shop for All Your Writing Needs
It's Thursday, and usually that means I bring you a great post from another blog or website. Don't worry—reblogs aren't going away, but today, I want to introduce you to something special. My reblog posts are a great way for both me and you to discover new writing blogs. But there are some resources that … Continue reading The One-Stop Shop for All Your Writing Needs
Writing Resources: The Write Practice
You want to get published. That makes sense. Most writers do. But here’s the question: are you practicing? Because Michael Jordan and Cristiano Ronaldo practiced. Tiger Woods practiced. He took his first swing when he was two years old. Bill Gates practiced. Pablo Picasso practiced. He started painting when he was seven. Heck, even doctors, … Continue reading Writing Resources: The Write Practice
The Story Canvas 