The author reflects on a recent two-week trip to Scotland, noting its inspiring scenery, rich history, and mystical folklore as sources for future writing. Experiences in Edinburgh and Glasgow, including connections to stories like Harry Potter and Game of Thrones, have sparked ideas, though they need time to develop.
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Writing Exercises: Making a Plan
This is part of my writing exercises workbook, available to subscribers. Part of exercising is creating a schedule and sticking to it. Writing exercises are the same way. The exercises I’ve outlined are intended to spark your creativity and help develop the habit of writing on a regular basis, even if the writing becomes throwaway work. You needContinue reading “Writing Exercises: Making a Plan”
Writing Exercise 7: Draft a Short Story
This is part of my writing exercises workbook, available to subscribers. This is a longer exercise, depending on your writing style. However, it is not intended that you try to write a full, polished, ready to publish tale in a single setting. It’s about getting your creative juices flowing and bringing in several of the other exercisesContinue reading “Writing Exercise 7: Draft a Short Story”
Writing Exercise 6: Plot Outlines
This is part of my writing exercises workbook, available to subscribers. Outlining a story involves breaking down its main components into manageable parts. First, start with an introduction or hook that captures readers’ attention and sets the stage for what is to come. Then move onto the rising action section where tension builds up graduallyContinue reading “Writing Exercise 6: Plot Outlines”
Discussing Excerpt Two | Marketing Mondays
One of the problems with writing Erotic Science Fiction is the fact that many potential readers assume the focus is on the erotic elements rather than the underlying science fiction and general plot. To try and overcome this perception, I’ve started posting excerpts from my books that highlight some of non-erotic elements to show charactersContinue reading “Discussing Excerpt Two | Marketing Mondays”
Writing Exercise 5: Conflict Sketches
This is part of my writing exercises workbook, available to subscribers. Conflict drives the story forward by challenging characters, testing their values, and pushing them to make difficult decisions. Without conflict, stories can feel flat or predictable. By skillfully weaving conflict into a narrative, authors can keep readers on the edge of their seats, eagerlyContinue reading “Writing Exercise 5: Conflict Sketches”
Writing Exercise 4: Bringing Objects to Life
This is part of my writing exercises workbook, available to subscribers. This exercise is intended to focus on the details that bring important objects within a story to life and make the reader care. Making it come alive to the reader is important because it forces writers to focus on their observational skills and use vividContinue reading “Writing Exercise 4: Bringing Objects to Life”
Writing Exercise 3: Describe an unfamiliar place you’ve never been to
This is part of my writing exercises workbook, available to subscribers. In this exercise, we’ll focus on attention to detail and crafting a scene that draws the mind’s eye into your own. Additionally, we want to use language that creates a sense of feeling for the reader. Maybe it’s the proverbial “Dark and scary night,”Continue reading “Writing Exercise 3: Describe an unfamiliar place you’ve never been to”
A New Past: Book One – Limited Time 33% Discount Special
To celebrate getting A New Past into many more channels for readers, I’m running a special on A New Past: Book One until August 27th. This 33% discount is available in US, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and the EU. Direct URL: https://books2read.com/u/b5gyKO Available on: Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, Rakuten kobo, Tolino, vivlio, Gardners, andContinue reading “A New Past: Book One – Limited Time 33% Discount Special”
Writing Exercise 2: Character Traits & Quirks
Writers can develop characters more efficiently by creating targeted character profiles, focusing on specific traits and asking probing questions. Incorporating quirky traits adds depth and interest to characters, but these traits should be genuine and complement the character’s core qualities. This approach leads to richer, more consistent storytelling with compelling protagonists.
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