Not Like the Other Books: Writing with Intent vs. Writing with Originality
The quest for originality is often the most harrowing dragon an author can face when it comes to fantasy writing. Out of the entire kingdom of literary fiction, fantasy tends to be the most over saturated and – dare we say – plagued by the cliché. Tropes abound,...
Adverbs: Ruthless Villain or Misunderstood Anti-Hero?
If the very thought of adverbs – AKA “ly” words – sends a final boss theme playing in your head, you’re like many writers who’ve been taught to never, ever drop a beautifully, quickly, or softly in your polished manuscript. Writing speculative fiction is part...
Songs to Take on a Fetch Quest
The party has come together. The objective(s) are set. Be sure to equip an inspiring playlist to journey by. Apart from writing words, one of my greatest loves in life is traveling. There’s something magical about airports at 2 a.m., roads with no destination, and...