- 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Welcome back to Chapter 1 of Tales of Drynic. See three phases of progress as the story is edited and polished.