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Tag: writing tips
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
I did it!!
I finished my YA historical novella!!! 68, 832 words!!! It's a draft, and I don't plan to revise it. In fact, today I'm working on outlining an old steampunk witchcraft romance novel, but, nonetheless I am so happy to have completed another writing project!! Since I re-started working on it back in April, I added… Continue reading I did it!!
Revising a Novel
Hello friends, Usually I share resources I've discovered here, or writing advice of my own. Sometimes I share my struggles or current writing projects I'm working on. Today, I'd like to ask for help. Cover image for this post: Image by Stefan Keller from Pixabay Recently I decided to revise an old steampunk novel that… Continue reading Revising a Novel
Writing Villains
Hello, all! I am going to update this blog weekly from now on, not exactly Wednesdays, because Wednesday has become a busy day for me. I passed a beginner archery class this past Wednesday, and am excited to proceed to intermediate! Today, I wanted to ask a question to you: How do you write good… Continue reading Writing Villains
NaNoWriMo 2021 is here!
Hey everyone, Welcome to National Novel Writing Month, 2021. Writers, both published and un-published, try to write a 50k word novel in November. But sometimes, writers are busy revising finished works; finishing drafts, like me; or work on screenplays, fanfiction, etc. What I love about NaNoWriMo is how writing becomes less lonely. I suddenly have… Continue reading NaNoWriMo 2021 is here!
Writing Unpredictable Characters
Dear readers and writers, I've been studying the topic of writing unpredictable characters lately, because I'm stuck on a section of my YA historical novel draft. I was really hoping to have the draft done by November so I can spend NaNoWriMo revising or drafting a different novel, but...here we are in almost mid-October now,… Continue reading Writing Unpredictable Characters
Painful Writing Lessons
Good morning, all! I'm excited to share a resource with you, which I just found. Cian Traynor on Memo'd explores the most painful lessons in creative writing. Here is a sample: There will be times when your mind goes blank, when writing is the last thing you want to do. But your pet project will still be… Continue reading Painful Writing Lessons
Favorite Writing Magazines
Good morning, everyone!I hope that your weekend was restful. I spent some time outside lying down and gazing at the clouds and trees. I'm hoping it will help me dive back into one of my stories, because lately I've been so tired from work (office job), I haven't had the brainpower to do much writing.… Continue reading Favorite Writing Magazines
New Content for 2021!
Good afternoon my friends, How are you today? I wanted to start this year off right, and since we're still in February, I thought it would be a good time to ask you: What do you want to see on this blog more? In the past I've had readers respond wanting more book reviews, more… Continue reading New Content for 2021!
Typing Madly 