What should we get for the writer, creator, and/or book lover in our life? Or… ahem… what to get for ourselves? 😉 Here are a few favorites and highly reviewed options to consider! I know I’ll be adding a few to my wish list, at least the ones I don’t already own! Sure we still […]
This week I’m talking about magic systems over at Fiction University so you should take two minutes to come check it out! Creating Magic Systems That Work and Wow Magic can be one of the most fun parts of writing fantasy- hopefully this can be a helpful guide as we think through what exactly makes […]
There are so many mythical creatures throughout the world! Today we’re looking at seven different kinds of mythical birds that may be often overlooked. Writing prompts are included just for added fun and to get the creative sparks flying! 🙂 Note: As with most myths and folklore, the information about these creatures is varied and […]
School has started, the days are flying by, and Nanowrimo will be here before you know it! Nanowrimo takes place during the month of November and is basically a writing challenge to write 50,000 words of a novel in 30 days. But it is also so much more than just that. Nonowrimo is a challenge […]
Strong emotions (especially negative emotions such as grief, failure, and shame) can be uncomfortable. As humans we try to temper and shy away from some of these messier emotions and the undignified moments of life. It shouldn’t surprise us that as writers we sometimes do the same thing. Now, for the record, it’s not necessarily […]
There are more mythical reptiles than just dragons! Learning about lesser-known creatures can inspire our stories, broaden our horizons, and just be super cool and interesting. Today we’re looking at eight different kinds of mythical reptilian and amphibian creatures that may be often overlooked. Writing prompts are included just for added fun and to get […]
Here’s a roundup of some of my favorite things from the past few months! Read to the end for a quick note on what I’ve been up to and thinking about these days 🙂 And as always, feel free to share some of your favorite things in the comments below! Please note that some links […]
This month we’re collecting posts from the archives on some of our biggest topics. Today we’re looking at mental wellness, one half of the blog’s core theme of “writing and wellness.” Mental wellness shouldn’t be seen as optional or an afterthought- it’s actually a very big deal. It’s also a very varied topic, including (just […]
August is a time when we dip our toes into some posts from the archives! Today we’re looking at story structure which is the most read and shared topic on the blog. Specifically, this infograph is the number one most shared item on the blog and has been shared thousands of times! Story structure can […]
This month we’re doing a bit of a roundup here on a few different topics. Today we’re talking about goals and a bit about dreaming! Because often dreams and goals go hand in hand 🙂 I like to make big goals and dream big… but then sometimes it’s overwhelming and I make super itty bitty […]