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Creating a magic system for a high fantasy novel can be a daunting task, but with the right approach, it can be an enjoyable and rewarding process. A well-crafted magic system can add not only depth to your world, but it can also add intrigue, and wonder, drawing readers in and keeping them engaged throughout […]
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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
Last post I discussed how to write a villain that would be considered pure evil while still being realistic. And for today’s post, I really wanted to discuss the idea of writing a morally gray hero and how to write morally gray heroes. These heroes are often called antiheroes as well, because they exhibit neither
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Villains are often people’s favorite characters, and I can think of many in fiction like Darth Vader that have lots of fans. People are fascinated by heroes that have fallen, good peopled turned back, or just plain evil people like Sauron. However, writing a villain that is both pure evil and realistic can be tough.
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
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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(Originally posted to The DZSH Group) Ever since I was a kid, all I wanted to do was to become an author. It was my biggest dream and I wanted it very, very badly. I would stay up late at night to read books and learn from other authors the way to design and craft
If you haven’t figured it out yet, I’m not just an author: I’m also an avid fan of video games. I play anything from tactical shooters to fantasy RPGs and I enjoy every single game I buy and play. I write articles for a digital newspaper called The DZSH Group, so you can go check
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I feel like iPads have become synonymous with the idea of people who just have their life all figured out. People who have zero issues in the world. They’re just living life and using iPads and being completely perfect at all things school. However, before you completely dismiss the idea of the iPad as being
Prismacolors, Crayola…there are so many different colored pencil brands that exist out in the vast expanse of the world. I’ve personally used so many different brands, that I may not even remember most of the ones I’ve used in my life. Either way, I’ve recently been getting back into more art, both digital and traditional.
We are ambitious people. After all, we are indeed human beings. Writers are especially caught up in their work, designing stories and creating masterpieces. However, if you’re new to writing, don’t start by writing a full series. Here’s why: My Trip to Writing The Fallen Age Saga A series is defined as a set of
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Technology. We love it. We breathe it. We live it, even. There are so many pieces and parts to a home office that require or at least utilize technology properly. I personally use technology every day, all day. Well, maybe not all day, but I certainly use technology a significant portion of my day. As
Tech that you Need for your Home Office Right Now (Part 1) Read More »