Continuing from my first post, I’ll now delve to the usual story clichés appearing in dragonrider fantasy. This time specifically to elements related to dragons.
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6 years on the journey
A ,ajor anniversary that almost flew right past me – it’s 6 years since I started writing! So, a short look back is in order.
Continue readingClichés: dragonrider fantasy, part one
After a year-or-so, I’m returning to the topic of story clichés, this time with a whole sub-genre of fantasy in my sights. That’s not to say I don’t like these books – I do, in fact. But they seem to attract quite a lot of repeated themes. Today, I’ll look into some of them.
Continue readingStorytelling: Redemption woes
Redemption arcs are a bit of storytelling that can be powerful moments, but they need to be used right – otherwise, they can easily fall into “what the hell?” pile.
Continue readingFiction/history: independence and unity
I admit I was drawing blanks for what to post, so instead of Sunday, it comes later. But I’m taking inspiration from the USA holiday, Independence day, and how it can be used in fiction as a backstory element.
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Tomas - the wandering dreamer 