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Do Fiction Writers Need a Website or Blog?
Do fiction writers need a website? Every so often I see this question asked over Twitter and the answers are usually a mixed bag. In this post, I wanted to give my opinions on the subject. As someone who works with website content on a daily basis as a freelance...
How to Keep Writing When Sh*t Hits the Fan
Well, this has been an eventful few months. I’ve taken a step back from this blog and from writing fiction, because life, as usual, has gotten in the way. Over the past few months: The good - I’ve acquired an excitable puppy – which has really affected my...
How Big Should Your Fantasy World Be?
What is one thing a lot of epic fantasy novels have? Enormous worlds that take years or even decades to build. I love fantasy world-building and big worlds with endless details. I really appreciate the work people go to, to bring these make-believe places to life....
Natural Resources and Trade in Fantasy Worldbuilding
I'm guessing no one’s jumping for joy thinking about mining or trade routes. You’d rather be building your magic system, drawing maps or creating brand new magical species. I get it, but if you’re here, the chances are you’re looking for ways to make your world feel...
Is Fantasy Popular Now? A Goodbye Review of Game of Thrones
While there's still the books to come, I wanted to write a special post today about the recent and final season of HBO's A Game of Thrones. This is a series that has won the hearts of millions worldwide. Somehow, this tale of magic, dragons and castles became the most...
How to Set Your Home Office Up for Ultimate Productivity
If you work from home, setting up your office well is so important. I’ll be sharing some tips on how to set your home office up for ultimate productivity.
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…