Mass Effect Legendary Edition came out just a few weeks ago and I've spent a few days playing through one of my favorite video game series. It was one of the games that helped convince me to write a whole thesis on video game journalism. It was why I created a news segment project in … Continue reading In Defense of Fanfiction
As a writer, we spend days, weeks, maybe months trying to plot out our ideas so they can be shaped into stories and novels. Each time we start a new plot we're faced with the dreaded concept of tropes. We spend so much time bashing tropes and worrying if our stories fit those terrible, no … Continue reading Tropes Aren’t Your Enemy
Once again, May is Short Story Month. And once again I try to challenge myself to write shorter works of fiction. It's the lucky 13th year of celebration for short story month just like every other year, when I challenge myself to write a short story...I tend to fall short (pun definitely intended) The only … Continue reading Challenge Yourself with Short Stories
I had other ideas for today's post, but I came across WithCindy's video on Youtube about the Asian Readathon she's created. May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and I believe it's so important to broaden our reading and support the BIPOC and Asian communities. Photo by Mental Health America (MHA) on Pexels.com … Continue reading #AsianReadathon
If you've spent any time on the internet as a writer, you've probably run into the concept of an AU prompt. An AU prompt is an "alternative universe" idea of a current work of fiction (and sometimes nonfiction). It has been seen a lot in the fanfiction world (which I'll defend at a later time). … Continue reading AU Writing Prompts
From the author to the reader, there are thousands of different opinions on what the best type of book is out there. Some love the standalone quick read. Some love the idea of trilogies and series. There's no right answer to which is better as a whole, but there is an answer to which is … Continue reading Trilogies Vs. Standalone Vs. Series
I've never been more excited for 6 pm because it's no longer dark as night. You can hear birds chirping. I haven't worn a coat in three weeks. Of course, I've worn sweatshirts, but no coats! And no snow. Rain is on the horizon and I'm so excited. I dislike winter (mostly because we tend … Continue reading Spring Break Prompts
I’ve spent a good chunk of my life working with design and making things more enjoyable to the consumer. Advertising is a race to make people pick up your product or service and having a strong design is one of the easiest ways to get people to stop and look. With books, it’s no different. … Continue reading 10 Tips for a Better Book Cover
This is the first of a series I'm trying to start (key word trying) called Life Inspiration. These are activities and challenges that have you focus on writing/understanding your writing through your own life. You write about yourself, your life, your goals, etc. It'll help you become a better writer and can help you set … Continue reading Life Inspiration: Make a Time Capsule Entry
I'm going to be very honest with you right now. I haven't been writing. Outside these blog posts, which I tend to write in a rush at the wee hours of the morning when I can't sleep, I haven't written anything else. Every story concept feels blah. Every word uninspiring. I can't plot anything. I … Continue reading Writing Reset
