If you’re planning to self-publish your story, you’ll face many decisions. One of them is: how will you have your e-book formatted? I’ll present the three main options along with their advantages and disadvantages.
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Writing/History: when the war isn’t really over
A slightly different post for today, a crossover for real history and fiction. Wars are often major parts in some types of books (Sci-Fi and Fantasy included) – and, sooner or later, both books and wars reach their end. The reality (which can be used well for fiction, as I’ll mention) may lead to a bitter ending that only leaves salt-filled wounds and a base for another conflict.
Continue reading8/2020 Writing update
With the release of my debut growing closer, most of my focus was on the various tasks related to the pre-launch stuff I had to take care of. Now, let’s get the details.
Continue readingClichés: inept and/or corrupt rulers
I’ve shared my thoughts about several clichés in the past – but not all of them. Today, I’m returning to this topic with another one: inept and/or corrupt rulers (with focus on fantasy).
Continue readingTraditional vs. self-publishing overview
A major decision for anyone who decides to write today is whether to take the traditional route or to self-publish. There are many fact-based pros and cons to both, as well as many aspects that can be a pro or a con based on personal priorities.
Today, I’ll present an overview of the options – in a post that might be slightly longer than usual.
Continue readingForging a character: Tyr’eshal
After exploring most main and some second-tier characters, I’m coming around to the story of forging the very MC – and definitely the longest ‘making of’ story.
Continue reading7/2020 Writing update
Another month gone… and with it, the inevitable release of my debut is drawing closer. So let’s have a look at what I’ve done the last month…
Continue reading5 years on the journey
This is a spontaneous out-of-schedule post because there’s something tied to this very date that deserves it: it’s already five years since I started writing. Where the hell has the time gone?
And so I thought I’d make a small look back and reflect a bit on those five years.
Continue reading6/2020 Writing update
June went by quite fast – though part of this was because I spent a week in the hills. But I’ve also continued the preparation stage for the launch of my book, focusing mostly on research related to cover design.
Continue readingBuilding a World: Eltoria & royal palace
You might remember my ‘Forging a character’ posts from a while ago. And while I’ve (almost) exhausted the stories behind creating characters… there are stories left to tell about creating the world.
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