First of all, I want to apologize for my absence the last month. Life has been, well, life. Very, very busy. Second of all, I want to announce that I have officially finished The Reformation Trilogy. These books were … Continue reading
In art, sometimes you have to go back to the basics. You need to reavaluate how you draw because you don’t seem to be progressing or you’re struggling with the same things continually. Recently, I took a step back and … Continue reading
Recently, I finished reading the first novel in a three book trilogy. Titled Divergent, Veronica Roth weaves a tale of how one choice can transform you. Set in a post-apocalyptic setting (which seems to be all the rage now), citizens … Continue reading
Notice I didn’t title this post “What Makes a Good Read?” I’ve read plenty of good books. I mean page-turning, cliff-hanging, nail-biting, eye-burning books. The kind that keeps you up at night. You think of it for a while after you … Continue reading
I have always used dreams and flashbacks in my novels. Dreams are more like things your character sees when sleeping and can be confusing/bizarre. On the other hand, flashbacks are visions from the past that your character experiences upon seeing … Continue reading
I recently finished Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte for a class. While reading it, I had to compose a “ghost chapter.” What I mean is, I wrote a chapter about something in that novel (perhaps a character’s mysterious leave or … Continue reading
*Cringe* ^^^^^ This might be the reaction of some writers reading the title of this post. Many writers dislike–even fear–diving into the world of social media. I’ve talked about how Technology Helps Writing, but I haven’t specifically talked about social … Continue reading
It’s a good question, isn’t it? Do you really know your character? I feel like I know some of my characters inside and out, but I guess there’s only one way to find out. I’ve never been one of those … Continue reading
Until I become a published author, I’m going to draw my own book covers. I mean, why not? I’m not paying anyone to do it for me right now. There’s an art to it, however. Not just anyone can do … Continue reading
First of all, I want to wish all of my viewers and followers a Merry Christmas! The holidays are upon us. I hope you’ve been able to squeeze in some writing between the family gatherings and cooking. As 2013 comes … Continue reading
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