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3 tips for writing better characters
Three tips to help aspiring authors and writers to write better characters.
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What is Tales of Beasts about anyway?
Learn more about why I chose to write the ‘Tales of Beasts’ series, and what I hope to accomplish through these books.
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Inspiration behind Tale of the Dragon Champion
My novel “Tale of the Dragon Champion” is the result of my evolving interests in international relations, literature, and diverse historical and mythological influences. The story aims to challenge readers with complex characters and themes, offering deeper insights into societal and political dynamics. Read about all my inspiration and goals for the story here!
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3 tips for editing your own manuscript!
Editing your own work can be challenging, especially for self-publishing authors. Read on for three strategies you can use to help improve the process for your own work.
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How to write better characters – Part 1
Part 1: Figure out who you like Often when you begin writing a story, you have a character idea in mind, as well as a few traits you would like them to have. Unfortunately, while writing, it can be difficult to keep your character consistent, or to truly write them the way you want to. Thankfully, this article will give…
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How to write the first draft of your novel!
Novel writing and first drafts can be daunting, so here is your guide to writing your first draft easily!
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Tale of the Dragon Champion: Everything you need to know!
Are you looking for your next fantasy read? Are you looking for a cast of diverse and intriguing characters? Powerful mythical beasts they can bond with? A unique and dangerous magic system? A vast fantasy world filled with history, mythology, and political games? Then this might be the book for you… Tale of the Dragon Champion is the debut fantasy…
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My experience hiring a book cover artist for the first time
Part of writing the next bestselling novel is making sure that you have an amazing cover to draw readers in and keep them coming back for more. The saying goes: ‘Don’t judge a book by it’s cover!’ But in my own experience, book covers are the best way to tell if I will read a book or not. Of course,…
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Writing Journey: Blurb reveal
The blurb of a book is an extremely important factor in getting people to read your work, so you need to make sure it is succinct, clear, and of course, a good explanation of your story. It needs to reveal what the book is about without giving away too much, and it needs to hook your readers in quickly. Writing…
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What is ‘art’?
What a question right? What is art? Can it even be defined? I am no expert art historian nor am I a philosopher, but I am a creative and I am learning to think of myself as an artist too. Over the years that I have been writing my books, it’s been a real challenge for me to think of…
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