Here comes another post inspired by a discussion on Goodreads, this time about clichés. They are something advised against but can you avoid them completely? Can you use them well?
Tag Archives: Writing
Writing: which English to use?
This post will cover an issue I face as a second-language writer. Through a mixture of influences, what I use is a mix of UK and US English. As I go on with drafting, I know I’ll face a decision on that matter regarding which variant I should lean towards.
Forging a character: Kraasian Darkwood
Today, I’m trying something different: a look back on the development of a specific character in my work-in-progress story. I’d like this to be a small series of possibly monthly posts. To start, I chose one of the most prominent characters: the experienced warrior Kraasian Darkwood.
11/2018 Writing update
Another month passes and so I am back with a monthly update on my writing progress. With the last update, I mentioned that I’ve edited the first 11 chapters based on early feedback. It’s time to see what was done since then…
Writing a trilogy: From sequence to all at once
This time, I’ll share my thoughts about how I first believed that my writing will progress to how it actually went.
This post is inspired by a guest post by E.R Smo on Ari Meghlen’s blog.
Continue readingWriting: drafts and learning
As I go on with further edit passes, some self-done, some based on feedback, I try to not just edit but also observe how my edits change and how I see some things compared to the past.
Continue readingWriting: romance elements in fantasy
In past, I made two posts about my thoughts about romance elements in fantasy from a reader’s point of view. Today, I’m finally getting to share my thoughts from a writer’s side. Spoiler-free.
Continue readingStorytelling: hindering the hero
Roughly a month ago, I wrote about the positive traits of antagonists. Today, I am taking it from the other side: how a hero’s traits can slow him/her down from a potentially invincible problem-solver to a relatable character.
Continue reading10/2018 Writing update
It’s time for another monthly update on my writing progress. Even though it might not feel so for me at first glance, there was actually some.
Writing: what to expect from my story
Greetings everyone. Today, I’ll give a few more hints on what you can (or can’t) expect to see in my work-in-progress fantasy trilogy. Spoiler-free, of course. I am really careful about that.
Tomas - the wandering dreamer 
You must be logged in to post a comment.