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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
Should You Self-Publish Your Novel or Query Literary Agents?
Which one is right for you depends on what your goals are.
Apr 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
Ten Sci-Fi Subgenres You Should Know
Understanding your subgenre will help you meet or subvert reader expectations and assist in the querying process.
Nov 2, 2023
Fifteen Fantasy Subgenres You Should Know
Understanding your subgenre will help you meet or subvert reader expectations and assist in the querying process.
Oct 5, 2023
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