How Fantasy Fiction Can Help Mental Illness

It was recently World Mental Health Day and there has been plenty of content out there regarding mental illness and spreading awareness. I thought I’d throw in my thoughts too. Funnily enough, the reason this post was delayed and didn’t come out around actual...

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...

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...

The Allure of Fiction – Why Do We Write It?

If you’re a fiction writer yourself, you’ve no doubt been questioned about it. Why do you have your head in the clouds? Why are you daydreaming all the time?  If you write something like fantasy fiction, prepare for these questions to become a bit ruder: Why are...

How to Write Fiction When Writing is Your Day Job

Writing, writing and writing – this is my life. Being a full-time writer is a dream really. I never thought I’d actually get paid to do it. It’s also great to think of all those people who told me that studying writing or just being interested in it...