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Six Tips for Creating a Magic System
Where to start when brainstorming a magic system for a fantasy world.
Jul 25, 2024


How to Get Started with Scrivener
A video tutorial on the writing program Scrivener, plus my top five tools.
Feb 29, 2024


The Power of Story Structure
What is story structure and how can it help you write your novel?
Jan 31, 2024


How Long Should Your SFF Novel Be?
Word count expectations are associated with the risk of publishing a new book
Dec 7, 2023


Writing Characters with the Enneagram, Part Nine: The Peacemaker
An overview of how to create fictional Enneagram Nines, including examples like Sophie Hatter, Gandalf, and Will Byers.
Nov 30, 2023


Writing Characters with the Enneagram, Part Eight: The Challenger
An overview of how to create fictional Enneagram Eights, including examples like the Darkling, Han Solo, and Toph Beifong.
Nov 16, 2023


Writing Characters with the Enneagram, Part Seven: The Enthusiast
An overview of how to create fictional Enneagram Sevens, including examples like Avatar Aang, Jack Sparrow, and Peter Quill.
Sep 21, 2023


Writing Characters with the Enneagram, Part Six: The Loyalist
An overview of how to create fictional Enneagram Ones, including examples like Zuko, Black Widow, and Katniss Everdeen.
Sep 21, 2023


Alternative Terms for "Magic" and How to Come Up With Your Own
Though there are zero things wrong with just calling it "magic," here are some examples of alternative terms and takeaways.
Sep 7, 2023


Writing Characters with the Enneagram, Part Five: The Investigator
An overview of how to create fictional Enneagram Fives, including examples like Entrapta, Yoda, and River Tam.
Aug 31, 2023
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