January is rarely a time when I go hiking often – weather makes it challenging. This year, however, the challenge is in the lack of winter weather.
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Storytelling: orphans vs. families
Especially when it comes to stories aimed at young people, the presence (or absence) of the MC’s family is a powerful factor for their development. In this post, I’ll look at both options and their pros and cons.
Continue readingForging characters: the Marshwalkers
This time, I’ll look into the creation of not one, but three characters: the Marshwalker family, for the simple reason they’ve been created together.
Continue readingHow to (not) ask for writing help
Seeking help with your writing can be a difficult task – especially if you’re an introvert. And, as I’ve seen, it’s something many people might struggle with. Thus, I’ll try to share my tips.
Continue readingFavorite quotes from my 2019 reads
With some delay, I’ve decided to look back at the books I’ve read in 2019 and the favorite lines from those books.
Continue readingAre author newsletters overrated?
One of the advices for (aspiring) authors I’ve seen is that one should have a newsletter. It’s also one of the advice I’m really skeptical about. Let’s have a look at them, shall we?
Continue readingBook review: Found in Amber
The sequel to the Sci-Fi romance Lost in Amber (my review) had came out a while ago but I only got to it now. The sequel builds not only on the SF part of the plot but also on the lighthearted writing with many quips and funny moments even when things get dire.
Continue readingFantasy: high elf technology
The high elves have, compared to the forest-dwelling variants, approach to what would be a major luxury – due to their magical skills. In this post, I’ll share my thoughts about how to achieve much with magic instead of present-day technology.
Continue reading2019 wrap-up, 2020 plans
With a year coming to an end, it’s time to look both back and forward. Let’s see how I did with my 2019 plans and what I’d like to manage in 2020.
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