Studying the Craft

  • Writing Magic Systems

    My favourite magic system is one that relies on exchange and utilises both innate power and complimentary conduits. I love love LOVE systems that allow individuals to find ways that best work for them. When it comes down to the… Continue reading

    Writing Magic Systems
  • I actually hated English in school

    Math was my favourite subject, followed by the sciences and then history, throughout all of primary school and the first couple of years of high school. It wasn’t until about Year 10 that I realised that my strength was actually… Continue reading

    I actually hated English in school
  • “Planning” a “Novel”

    Some writers sit down to start a novel and go from there. I’m one of those writers where I have a scene playing in my head and then I build a novel around it. *For the purpose of this post,… Continue reading

    “Planning” a “Novel”
  • Storytelling and Storywriting

    I am now six days post-surgery recovery and I’m feeling pretty good. Pretty dang sore and uncomfortable but I think I’m tracking well in my recovery journey. My brain is still a tad foggy and I get bouts of energy… Continue reading

    Storytelling and Storywriting
  • July Update & Perspective and Tense

    A lot has occurred since Yule. My afternoon tea was a success and a lot of fun with my friends and family (๑>ᴗ<๑) and I only had one week left until my leave started. I am currently on that leave… Continue reading

    July Update & Perspective and Tense
  • Breaking Down My Editing Process

    The are a few phases of an edit for me, when I’m editing my own work. The first one is to just sit and think about any major changes or developments that I want to make with the work.  These… Continue reading

    Breaking Down My Editing Process
  • Writing Short Stories

    I think some of my limitations when it comes to writing short stories is that I think it’s “1,000-2,000” words and that’s it. That was the main range that I was given to write in for the majority of my… Continue reading

  • An Editing Process Chat /ᐠ – ˕-マ。˚ᶻ 𝗓

    It’s always a bit of a surprise to me that I still don’t know what my ideal process for anything creative is. It might have to do with my nature, which is likely not as “fickle” as I once thought… Continue reading

    An Editing Process Chat /ᐠ – ˕-マ。˚ᶻ 𝗓
  • Writing Antagonists – A Quick Thought

    I’ve discovered a writing flaw of mine whilst working on my current writing project (which is none of the projects I was working on the last time I was properly reporting on them (¬_¬”)). It’s my antagonists. I am not… Continue reading

    Writing Antagonists – A Quick Thought
  • 100th Streak Post! ~ Meet me at the Virtual Library

    I have an app on my computer that’s for studying. It’s a Virtual Cottage where you can set timer goals, and adjust the weather, the music and the fireplace. It’s good to put on sometimes when I don’t want to… Continue reading

    100th Streak Post! ~ Meet me at the Virtual Library

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