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On Historical Societies Writing any kind of historical fiction, no matter how “alternate,” requires research. Once you choose to set your story in some combination of place and year, you need to make that setting come alive. Through the frame of your character’s… Continue Reading “On Historical Societies by L. S. Johnson”
Three Reasons Why You Should Put Climate Change in Your Novel A writer’s settings are like stages for actors. The places and landscapes influence how characters interact and evolve over the course of the story. What happens to narratives now that the… Continue Reading “Three Reasons Why You Should Put Climate Change in Your Novel by J.G. Follansbee”
Why We Write by Toby Weston Sharing somebody else’s mind space, or allowing visitors into your own, is an intimate act. It requires a good chunk of audacity to reveal your thoughts and share them with complete strangers; this is certainly how I felt… Continue Reading “Why We Write by Toby Weston”
“My Favorite Darracia Character and Why” By Michael Phillip Cash When I began writing The Battle for Darracia, I knew I wanted to include some really strong female characters. I mean, strong female characters kick ass (can I say that?). Maybe I’m… Continue Reading ““My Favorite Darracia Character and Why” By Michael Phillip Cash”
A Walking and Climbing Talon Friday was cloudy with thick rain clouds hanging over the mountain, but Matica and Talon still walked to Ramah for his practice. They hadn’t arrived back home when bullet-sized raindrops thundered down on them. Running the last hundred meters… Continue Reading “A Walking and Climbing Talon by Gigi Sedlmayer”
Protagonist vs. Antagonist By R. A. Rios https://www.rariospromotions.com/ By definition: The Protagonist – The leading character, Hero or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text. The Antagonist – A Villain, person or thing who actively opposes or… Continue Reading “Protagonist vs. Antagonist By R. A. Rios”
Dream Cast—Western Song by Leigh Podgorski Always so exciting to imagine your dream cast for a novel or a play or a screenplay, it makes the piece come alive in a way nothing else can—except for the actual casting for a film or play!… Continue Reading “Dream Cast—Western Song by Leigh Podgorski”