My review of the Writers’ HQ Pre-Xmas Writers’ Retreat comes a little bit late. On November 17 I enjoyed another incredibly productive and inspiring retreat in Brighton. For some reason, every time I join Writers’ HQ I end up typing …
I know that preparing for NaNoWriMo 2018 from September is a little bit too early. However, last year I suffered a lot because I wasn’t prepared enough. I also said that I wouldn’t retake part because I had such a …
Yesterday I went to a writers’ retreat organized by Writers’ HQ. My plan was pretty simple: to organize my ideas before starting NaNoWriMo, and to write the story that has been bugging me for years. It might seem like a …
If you’re a writer, odds are that you’re angry with some Amazon and Kindle Unlimited stuffers and scammers. The problem is vast, and it affects many authors. This is not only a matter that affects authors but also affects readers. …
Last week’s writing fantasy took a look at how to create characters with D&D in a general way. This time, however, we’re going to see an example with one character I created recently for a story. You don’t need to …
Writing fantasy can be extremely challenging, especially when authors want to create multilayered characters. D&D is a fantastic tool for creating badass and realistic characters. Creating a character can be fun, but also a nightmare if we don’t remember to …
Have you ever considered creating fantasy characters with the Tarot? Although it might seem challenging, the exercise will provide you with new points of view when writing fantasy. The characters that appear on the Tarot cards embody archetypes, and these …
Writing fantasy can be laborious, especially if inspiration eludes us. Fortunately, D&D can help us create incredible worlds and astonishing characters. The Dungeon Master is the creative force of Dungeons and Dragons. Said in other words, Dungeon Masters are the …
For the past eight years, I’ve been working on a fantasy series, projected to encompass five books. While I’m in the query trenches with a completely different novel, I’ve found my way back to BOOK ONE of the Falling series …
You’ve probably heard that phrase a hundred times before: “Less Is More”. From your aunt the first time you apply your own make-up. From your mom when she let you put whipped cream on your pancakes. From your teacher when …
Writing using Scrivener is a delight. It has helped me win NaNoWriMo this year, and complete a full book some years ago. I hate having all the information and tips scattered in different files. Scrivener lets you have everything ordered …