This seems to always be a divisive subject amongst writers. Some writers wouldn’t dream of killing off one of their characters, while other writers are more than happy to recreate their own versions of the infamous Red Wedding from Game of Thrones within their own works. Within the realm of fiction, character deaths can extend beyond … Continue reading Killing Characters
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Choosing a Title
In my recent social media adventures of IG and the Twitterverse, I’ve seen the recurring question: How do I title my WIP? Today, I’m going to walk you through how I title my works-in-progress! While I admit I’m primarily a young adult or new adult fantasy author, I promise this technique will work across a … Continue reading Choosing a Title
Writing a Fight Scene
Let’s face it. Writing can sometimes be a struggle for us all. But the one thing that is perhaps the most difficult to write are fight scenes. They’re high-stakes, and very intense confrontations between characters, so if done wrong, they will end up reading very, very badly. When we think of fight scenes, we probably … Continue reading Writing a Fight Scene
Writing Horror Fiction in Today’s World
Horror has a seductive hold on us. Horror is like a tentacle crawling from the crypts of our darkest dreams to suck us into horrific nightmares. Horror, if done properly, casts a dark magic, sending chills down readers’ spines. Now is the time, now is the hour. In my opinion, horror movies such as Insidious … Continue reading Writing Horror Fiction in Today’s World
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