If I had a quarter for every time I've thought or said the words, "When I'm a bestselling author," or "When I hit it big," or "When I sell the movie rights," I'd have enough quarters to take an Alaskan cruise. Wannabe writers like me are thinking it all the time - don't lie, I … Continue reading Makin’ It Big!
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Writer = Alcoholic?
Someone asked me the other day if I drank. I said yes, because I do on occasion, but through the course of the short conversation, it became apparent they assumed I drank because I was also a writer. "A lot of writers are drunks," they said. (Not word for word, but basically.) Because apparently, drinking … Continue reading Writer = Alcoholic?
Story World Mapping (Magic)
All ya'll fantasy writers out there know how important it is to have your fantasy world mapped out. But I'm not talking just having a map of countries, cities, and geography - although that's super important. I'm talking political maps, culture maps, education maps, and a magic map. (It's important enough to be bold and italicized.) … Continue reading Story World Mapping (Magic)