- Structural Scales
Last week, I talked a bit about my process when coming up with a structural system that fit my story. I highly recommend checking that blog out before diving into this one. As a refresher, last week, I shared an alphabetical system that I created to help pace my story. Those beats were:Addition: the beginning.Battle:…
- The Magic of Structure
It is unlikely to shock you to discover my first draft was a nightmare. Despite (maybe even because of) nearly a decade of writing, planning, rewriting, and adjusting, the first time I made it to the end was a mess. So much so, I actually scrapped the whole thing. Exactly ONE aspect remained: I wanted…
- Thriving in 2021
Hi guys, long time no blog. I would apologize for my hiatus, but I believe it was for the better. Let me give a bit of an update:Since my last post I have moved to a new state and started a new job; America has gone through the 2020 election and inauguration, as well as…
- Draft 4: Chapter 1
Welcome back to my WIP updates! After several weeks of computer troubles, I’m having to settle with the fact that I won’t be able to make header images for my next few posts, but I decided to press on anyway. So, those keeping up with past posts will have noticed that the last revision reached…
- Continuing a Series
Join me to annotate how well-known examples of media continue their story. How does it work for epic or concise stories? Character or plot driven? I share my observations and how it helped me with my own project.
- Writing Women Wrong
Today’s post covers some of the frustration I feel with women in media. Specifically, I take some shots at one of my favorite series, Naruto, and talk through some of those frustrations.
- Lessons Learned from Characters I Love
Welcome back to ‘I really, really love these characters and really, really love talking about my really real love for them.’ I think we all need some positivity, so here it is! My excuse to talk about some sweet sweet boys in fiction.
- Lessons Learned from Characters I Love
In the middle of quite a bit of chaos, I wanted to take some time to talk about some of my favorite ladies in fiction. Nothing wrong with some fan love and positivity.
- Chapter One – Update and Comparison
Welcome back to Chapter 1 of Tales of Drynic. See three phases of progress as the story is edited and polished.