Writer’s block is one of those things that no writer can really ever avoid. It also often a frustrating and discouraging part of writing that can sometimes ruin the flow, fun, and enjoyment of the craft. Authors and beginner writers alike have experienced writer’s block at many points in their lives. However, there is some […]
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Fantasy is one of those genres that relies a lot on the ability of the writer to imagine new worlds and ideas in order to grow a story. World building is also one of the biggest components of fantasy writing and it requires a lot of work and effort. Curating a proper fantasy story can
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If you’re an author who’s just starting out in the game, then you’ve probably found yourself wondering how you can actually design an amazing book cover. You may not have the budget just yet to spend hundreds on a professionally-made book cover, and that’s completely fine. Luckily, there’s a super easy way you can make
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Culture is one of the most important concepts in world building because cultures are the foundation of many people’s lives and stories. When done well, culture can shape politics, magic, and even the jokes locals know and repeat often. Culture is something that I find is really interesting to observe in fantasy book and stories.
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Dragons, revenant astronauts, talking trees… fresh creatures turn a setting into a place readers want to live (or run from). Fantasy and sci-fi worlds can be really creative, and the ability for you to invent anything you want within them is what makes them so much fun to design. So, I’ve compiled a few foundational
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One of the hallmarks of the fantasy genre is the existence of a well-built, interesting, and engaging magic system. A well-designed magic system can elevate a fantasy story from entertaining to unforgettable. Magic isn’t just about dazzling spells or explosive battles, but it’s also the invisible architecture that holds your world together. Think of it
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If you’re publishing on Amazon KDP, you probably have a few questions about the publishing process, including what the different ways you can actually see your book are. If you’re writing a paperback book, you can choose two copies: A proof copy and an author copy. But what’s the difference? Amazon KDP Book Offerings Explained
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Antiheroes are messy middle-ground protagonists who’ll cross a line today to save the world tomorrow and are some of the most addictive characters in any book. Most of my cast in The Fallen Age Saga falls into this camp, so I’ve spent a lot of time figuring out how to keep them compelling. The morally
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Readers love a villain who makes the hero genuinely terrified. This villain is someone so cold-blooded, the room temperature drops when they walk into any area. Below are four cornerstone questions that keep “pure evil” antagonists believable. These villains are usually evil out of pure motivation of being evil, but if you want to avoid
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Books come in all shapes, sizes, and genres, but one genre in particular has been culturally significant since it arose: Fantasy. But why? What is about the strange new worlds that we are transported into that makes fantasy so amazing? Why do people seem to never grow tired of fantasy? And why is fantasy such
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As someone with a good number of years of social media experience, I’ve worked with several clients who’ve all had some obstacles in social media marketing, especially on Instagram. On the outside, the format of Instagram seems simple, but reality says it’s a bit more complicated than that. There’s more to it than just posting
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One of the questions I’ve gotten asked as an author is this: “How do you come up with so many characters?” Surprisingly enough, there are many places that you can find character inspiration from and it’s not as hard as you may think. Sure, some authors might say that you just come up with them
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