The Endless Journeys: Transport in Your Fantasy World
For some reason, travelling is a huge part of the fantasy genre. Look at Lord of the Rings, The Wheel of Time, A Song of Ice and Fire and so on. Fantasy authors just can't help themselves. Someone's got to go somewhere. I think one of the reasons for this is that we...
How to Manage Mental Health When Working from Home
Working from home can definitely benefit your mental health, but there are also some concerns. Here’s how to manage your mental health working from home.
The Allure of Fiction – Why Do We Write It?
It’s difficult to explain to someone who doesn’t write, why the hell we do this thing. But in this post, I try to pinpoint the key reasons why we write.
How to Write Fiction When Writing is Your Day Job
Do you write fiction when writing is your job? it can be hard to balance the two and make time for the one that’s not paying the bills. Here’s how I do it…
The Freedom to Freelance: Opportunities Arise
Ever wondered what it’s like to go freelance? In this post, I’ll be discussing the opportunities that arise from going full-time freelance.
How to “Write What You Know” When Writing Fantasy
We’re always told write what you know, but what if you’re writing about fantasy and magic? Here’s how to write what you know when writing fantasy.
How to Keep Track of 101 Characters in Your Novel
Fantasy writers love tons of characters. So, if you need to keep track of characters in your novel, I’ve got some tips that have helped me.
The Pain of Dealing with Writer’s Block Guilt
We’ve all felt it, the itch to return to writing but the words don’t come. With that comes the guilt, which makes it even harder. But why do we feel guilty?
The Benefits of Keeping a Travel Diary
Keeping a travel diary is a fun way to capture memories in a way that photos can’t. Here are the benefits of keeping a travel diary.
Celebrating Nanowrimo Disappointment – Where I’m At #3
The ultimate writing challenge has its upsides but also its downsides. In this post, I’ll be looking at both sides and why not winning isn’t so bad.
Religious and Moral Conflict in Your Fantasy Novel
Religion – never has there been such a divisive topic in the world. If you want to use religion as a source of conflict in your fantasy novel, read on.
Building Realistic and Believable Religion in Your Fantasy Novel
Religion is a huge part of our world and if you’re using it in your fantasy novel, it may be a daunting subject to approach. Here are my tips to get you started.