Hello friends, Recently I started revising my steampunk romantasy novel, and I remembered how "they" say that prologues are bad. The question came to my mind, why are prologues bad? What if they aren't? And I decided to investigate and see what I can find on this topic; especially since I am writing a prologue,… Continue reading Prologues – Bad or Good?
The Protagonist’s Fatal Flaw
The Impact of the Little Things in Creative Projects
Hello friends, It's funny how sometimes, writing makes us contemplate the little things. And sometimes the little details are what make books so good. This can go for TV shows, movies etc, too. Would Bridgerton be as good if we didn't love admiring the details in the outfits? Would horror films be scary if tiny… Continue reading The Impact of the Little Things in Creative Projects
How to Name Your Fantasy Novel
Dreams in Images
Hello all, If your current writing project was illustrated, who would you want to illustrate it, or what style would it be in? I think mine would be art nouveau. But in black and white/shades of gray. A portrait above every chapter number, or on a page btwn each chapter. And a symbol for my… Continue reading Dreams in Images
NaNoWriMo…Nevermind-O!
Dear friends, I just found out about the scandals around National Novel Writing Month - about the organization not protecting its minor users' enough and there being grooming going on. Wow. I had no idea. I just hopped onto the forums for the first time since November 2022 and found out. I wanted to apologize… Continue reading NaNoWriMo…Nevermind-O!
Video Version: 2024 Sequels I look forward to!
Dear friends, To get with the times, I've created a video version of last week's post on 2024 sequel books I am excited about! Check it out: You can also find this short video on my TikTok page. Featured photo at the top of my post: Mine. See more here.
New Sequel Books in 2024!
Hello, fellow writers and readers! I am excited awaiting certain YA and fantasy titles that are sequels to books I loved, and wanted to share them with you. Also - do you have any that you've been dying to recommend? Maybe you saw a video about it on BookTok? If so, please share in a… Continue reading New Sequel Books in 2024!
Checking in
Hello friends, How are you today? What projects are you working on? What pressing things about 2024 are affecting your writing or reading world lately? Here's mine: If you can take some time, I would love to hear more about you, and what kind of articles, questions, or other content you'd like to see most… Continue reading Checking in
Camp NaNoWriMo 2024!
My fellow writers and readers, I have been so MIA on this blog! But yet again, I say - it is not dead! I was busy towards the end of last year traveling, and have been planning my wedding (OoofF! A stress I don't wish on anyone!) Today I am celebrating revising an old novel… Continue reading Camp NaNoWriMo 2024!
Typing Madly 