Plotlines ebb and flow between action and downtime. No story can be packed full of action all the time or else it becomes monotonous and loses its effect, but how can we write about downtime or other slow parts of a narrative while still keeping readers engaged? Here’s what I’ve tested and found worked forContinue reading “Storytelling: Writing Downtime”
Tag Archives: Writing
Worldbuilding: Religion & Belief
Religion and belief systems can be huge motivators in character design, so writing about them can help your characters seem more three-dimensional. It adds a new element to the driving why behind narrative progression and it’s also the perfect opportunity for worldbuilding (especially in fantasy). In this post I’ll be discussing how to create andContinue reading “Worldbuilding: Religion & Belief”
Why I Use UpWork as a Freelancer
If you’ve looked into freelancing at all, I’m sure you’ve heard horror stories of drafting contracts or clients withholding payment or changing the ask at the last minute to disqualify your work from payment… the list goes on. When I decided to start freelancing, I knew that I needed help in navigating contracts and payments.Continue reading “Why I Use UpWork as a Freelancer”
Four Tricks That Help Me Sit Down and Write
The hardest part about writing is sitting down to do so. I’ve found that once I start, it’s easy to keep going because I pick up momentum very quickly, but actually starting… how can we overcome that hurdle? Here are some habits I’ve picked up to trick myself into getting started so that the wordsContinue reading “Four Tricks That Help Me Sit Down and Write”
Worldbuilding for Authors: Maps & Infrastructure
This post is now a podcast episode! I’ll embed a link as soon as it’s live, but in the meantime you can learn more about the podcast in this post or see what’s already available on the Podcast page in the navigation menu. I think we all love books that have maps and effortless infrastructure,Continue reading “Worldbuilding for Authors: Maps & Infrastructure”
The Author Rescue Vision 2023
Hi, everyone! Now that 2023 is underway, I want to give a rundown of Author Rescue and the trajectory we’re shooting for this year (and beyond!). Let’s start with the site structure and what you can expect to find in upcoming weeks and months. Workshops I’m pleased to announce that I’ll be hosting a virtualContinue reading “The Author Rescue Vision 2023”
Storytelling for Authors: Character Design
This post is now a podcast episode! I’ll embed a link as soon as it’s live, but in the meantime you can learn more about the podcast in this post and see what’s already available on the Podcast page in the navigation menu. You can have the most dynamic and interesting plot ever, but ifContinue reading “Storytelling for Authors: Character Design”
My Top Five Ghostwriting Mistakes (and How I Fixed Them)
This post is now a podcast episode! You can learn more about the podcast in this post or see what’s already available on the Podcast page in the navigation menu. I’ve been a ghostwriter for a few years, which means I’ve been hired to write books for other people. I signed Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) soContinue reading “My Top Five Ghostwriting Mistakes (and How I Fixed Them)”
Worldbuilding: Races & Species
This post is now a podcast episode! You can learn more about the podcast in this post or find available episodes on the Podcast page in the navigation menu. Worldbuilding is one of my favorite aspects of storytelling, and I have a great example! I went to see Avatar: The Way of Water, and IContinue reading “Worldbuilding: Races & Species”
Storytelling: Suspense vs. Terror vs. Horror
The post is now a podcast episode! You can learn more about the podcast in this post or find available episodes on the Podcast page in the navigation menu. We are back with more storytelling distinctions! Today I’ll be talking about the difference between the story elements of suspense, terror, and horror (because yes, they’reContinue reading “Storytelling: Suspense vs. Terror vs. Horror”
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