Under Her Wing: Musings of a Fantasy Writer

I write fantasy and science fiction children's and YA. This blog is for blowing off steam, fighting writer's block, and helping those who need writing advice.

[stargirl230]

Eclipse

I made this for my AP art portfolio so it’s a little different from my usual stuff (and took a lot longer to finish!)

(no reposts; reblogs appreciated)

[quotemadness]

“Isn’t it funny how day by day nothing changes, but when you look back, everything is different.”

— C.S. Lewis

[thatsbelievable]

I’m not sure if any librarians read this blog, but if they do—thank you for everything, librarians!!

Libraries remain magical spaces with no barriers, where everyone is truly welcome to partake.

And they couldn’t exist without the librarians.

We’re grateful to you.

[underherwing]

Me: -lets cat out in the morning, then brushes teeth- Me: -looks out the window to watch cat while swishing mouth wash- Cat: -sits in one spot outside for 40 sec without moving- Me: -turns around to spit mouth wash in the sink, then turns back to window- Cat: -is gone- Me: HOw--!?!

[underherwing]

*wakes up in a cold sweat* There are kids out there who haven’t read Freak the Mighty by Rod Philbrick!

[deboracabral]

from this post

happy new year friends

[underherwing]

Things I have seen and thus can say with certainty

House lit with a single white light in each window: -Elegant, holy -Classic home decoration -Brings to mind the magic and beauty of Christmas House lit with a single red light in each window: -Gateway to Hell -A house for demons masquerading as humans -Definitely haunted

[dmbakura]

cat: seems u are feelimng sick

cat: worry not for im have the cure

cat: *sits on me*

[underherwing]

This is universal.

[arianwen44]

“The unicorn lived in a lilac wood, and she lived all alone.”

A doodle turned into a full-on painting of one of my favourite childhood movies (and novels), The Last Unicorn. This still makes me cry 8D so I had to do fanart for it! I love it so much, and I really recommend it to any fantasy lover!!!

[vraieronique-blog]

[underherwing]

I love flowers

[chibird]

[chibird]

Your version of a good day can evolve over time too, and that’s okay. 💛

[shanamichelewrites-blog]

[tlbodine]

You are providing a vital life service when you do this and your magic ears are appreciated.

[formerlyjannafaye]

posting your fic on AO3 like

[dynamicsymmetry]

Good stuff.

[tarysande]

Guys, I edit professionally. This list is legit. Incorporating these suggestions before you hire an editor will save you A LOT of money. Even if you did these and nothing else, you’d see significant overall improvement in your work.

That said, you don’t have to overthink these things when you’re writing a first draft. If you write, “she said angrily” in a first draft, you can always revisit the phrasing in a second draft. I mention this because overthinking style can lead to a loss of momentum, and losing momentum is why so many people never finish a draft. Give yourself permission to write fast, write messy or ugly, and edit your draft into beauty later.

[underherwing]

[killowave]

[underherwing]

Do you think the Fruits Basket fans who hate Tohru for being boring and getting to hang out with all the Somas realize the mangaka wrote in characters specifically to make fun of people like them?