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My News + Money Saving Tips 2
I'm back with more money-saving tips.
I have not been having the best luck lately, and last week was proof of that. While my vehicle was parked outside my house with all of my art in it that I had made for a local market, a truck hit it. The driver said he spilt his coffee, and believes he drove right over the tire of my SUV, wreaking the frame of my vehicle. I was surprised by my reaction to all of this; I mostly just felt tired. I…
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Is This How You Write Romance?
I have no idea how to write a romance, but I have been researching 🔍♥
I have never written a romance; not even once. That does not mean there is anything wrong with romance stories, just that I typically am drawn to writing stories that focus on other aspects. Now, that might sound like I am being a snob, but what I really mean is that I am a simple soul; I crave action scenes. Media that is majority romance just tends to bore me. I do want to improve as a writer,…
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How to Write Like a Ghibli Movie
How to write details like a Ghibli movie
One thing Ghibli is amazing at is romanticizing daily life. They make even the most mundane tasks somehow seem beautiful, and while not all aspects of that style will fit in every type of genre, I believe there is still much to learn from the details these movies showcase. Lingering on Scenery Many movies quickly pan across the scenery simply to set the scene, then jump right in on what the…
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The Hero's Journey: A Plot Recipe Used by Star Wars, Harry Potter, Mulan, and way more.
What does Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, and even Shrek have in common? The Hero's Journey plot points.
Simplified Journey Illustration by Reg Harris Have you heard of the plot structure called The Hero’s Journey? Even if you haven’t, you certainly do know it, as it is one of the oldest (and very used) plot recipes of all time. From Star Wars, to The Lion King, to Lord of the Rings, and even Shrek, they all follow the same plot beats. The beats may be in slightly different order(and there are…
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A Giant Fantasy Writing Resource List 🛠
Since my goal here is to help out as many writers as possible, I am certainly not going keep any resources a secret. So, here is a list of all the resources I know of.
Since my goal here is to help out as many writers as possible, I am certainly not going keep any resources a secret. So, here is a list of all the resources I know of. Outlining/Writing: Writing Programs/Apps: yWriter (Free)Google Docs (free)Slugline (Screenwriting. Free)Highland (Screenwriting. Free)The Timeline Project (Free)4thewords (Paid)Scrivener (Paid)NovelPad (Paid)Plottr (Paid)Atticus…
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My News + Money Saving Tips
So, it turns out that I have a type of amnesia. In this blog post, I also talk about money-saving tips taught to me by farmers. 💸💰
Don’t want to read my news? Click here to jump to the money-saving tips. I am the masking queen. If you read that and are now confused, then you have probably never come across the word “masking” before(if you have, skip this). Basically, it means covering up your real self (putting on a mask) to better fit in with society. It is a term most commonly used in the neurodivergent communities. I…
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All About Mead! 🍷
A lot of characters in fantasy novels drink mead, but I often get the feeling that the authors are not really sure what mead exactly is. Luckily, I used to work at a bee farm and meadery, so I am here to tell you what I learnt there.
A lot of characters in fantasy novels drink mead, but I often get the feeling that the authors are not really sure what mead exactly is. Luckily, I used to work at a bee farm and meadery, so I am here to tell you what I learnt there. This might not seem like important information, but adding descriptions of flavour to your mead engages more of the senses of your readers, so I really suggest…
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A Common Problem With Fantasy Castles: The Details 🏰
Most castles in fantasy movies and books do not have enough color and detail. 🏰
Commonly, in both books and movies, the castles are shown or described as having bare, cold, stone walls and floors. They look dark, depressing, and sometimes not even all that impressive even though someone important is living there. What people are forgetting is that when you invite people into your castle, how it looks can be a representation of how powerful you are. As well as that, if you…
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My Writing News + Seed Starting Tips 🌱
My News + Seed Starting Tips 🌱
I struggle with just talking about myself, but I do want to keep you all up to date with how things are going. So, to make things a little less weird for me, I will share some random tips along with my news. 😆 Strange, I know, but it feels too awkward otherwise. For the news itself, I do not have all that much to say. The last few months have been focused on my health, so I have been drastically…
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Choosing a Job for your High Fantasy Character (Remastered)
Your characters do not all have to be farmers, nobles, and warriors! Here are some ideas on what else you could pick.
Why is it that characters in medieval-inspired fantasy novels always have the same jobs? If they are not royals or warriors, you just know they are going to be a farmer. In reality, there was a vast variety of jobs available. There were entertainers so popular they were influential, people who sold beauty products, fashion designers, and guilds that could be compared to today’s…
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Food In Your Novels: A Secret Marketing Tool & More (Remastered)
How to use food in your novels for marketing and world-building, what food your characters should be eating, and more!
Recipes: A Secret Marketing Tool Lord of the Rings, The Hunger Games, and Harry Potter all have very specific food mentioned, and for good reason. Not only does it activate three of the senses for your readers (taste, smell, and sight), but it is can also be a secret marketing tool! If someone likes your story enough, they may make fan recipes for it. A person who follows the blog of that cook…
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Does the Armour in Your Novel Even Work? (Remastered)
If your character easily gets stabbed through the armour, what is the point of having them wear it?
Imagine there is about to be a big battle in a fantasy story. Chances are, you are thinking about groups of people running with weapons and armour. Well, there is a problem with that protective garment often described. No, I am not talking about historical inaccuracies, structural nit-picking, or anything that. Instead, the problem is with the protective aspects of the armour itself. Somehow, it…
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Free Print-Out for Writing Journals
Today, I was not feeling very well and needed a distraction, so I decided to make some FREE print-offs for everyone. Simply download the files, shrink them to whatever size you need, and print them off!
Have you heard of writing journals? They are becoming more and more popular lately. Essentially, these journals are to keep track of your writing; including progress, goals, and more. Today, I was not feeling very well and needed a distraction, so I decided to make some FREE print-offs for everyone. Simply download the files, shrink them to whatever size you need, and print them off! Writing…
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The Falsehood of Hard Work
This is going to be perhaps a little depressing and seem small compared to what is happening in the world, but I thought you all deserved a reason for my silence this month.
This is going to be perhaps a little depressing and seem small compared to what is happening in the world, but I thought you all deserved a reason for my silence this month. There is a belief that “you can achieve anything if you work hard enough,” but it can hurt wildly when you realize that is not always true. I had dreams of traveling the world, doing through-hikes almost every weekend, and…
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Winter Terms For Writers
Snow and winter terms for people who don't live in places with snow and winter, but still want to write about it.
If you are not from somewhere with snow, ice, and crazy cold temperatures, you might not know the right terms. For example, the word “snow” does not always cover enough. The type of snow is just as important. Do note, these are all terms that people use here. People in other places may use different terms. Snow Terms: Blizzard: A term for a snow storm with extremely high winds. Used like:…
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Little Winter Details
Tips for writing about winter scenes for people who know nothing about winter.
In the past I did the post “Writing Realistic Winter Scenes,” but it did not quite cover everything, so I thought I would add some more tips! I hope they help for making your stories more realistic. Stomping Feet. Only rude people don’t stomp snow off their boots before coming inside. Where I live, you will often also see people giving their boots a good stomp before entering a store. Once…
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Winter Self Care
Winter self care tips
I am not going to lie, winters always hit me really hard. I am, put simply, that weirdo who likes to go outside and watch bugs or animals, and even write outside. I love looking around and seeing life everywhere I look, so in contrast, when winter hits and my world is under a blanket of snow and ice, I get a little down. Added onto that are the short hours of daylight and temperatures of…
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