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Category: YA fiction
How I Write: Save the Cat
One of my absolute favorite books on writing craft is a screenwriting book titled Save the Cat. It was written by Blake Snyder and it's a fascinating read. Within it is my most-often-used tool, the "Beat Sheet," which gives a basic plot of the beats that happen in a film or, for my purposes, a … Continue reading How I Write: Save the Cat
How I Write: Brainstorming
First, the usual disclaimer: everyone has their own process! Or if they don't have a process, the fact that they don't have a process is their process, know what I mean? That said, here's what works best for me. At least, it usually works best. 🙂 Step 1: Get a notebook and a pen. Turn … Continue reading How I Write: Brainstorming
An Excerpt from Tales of Dunes and Dragons
I'm so excited about this book coming out! Only about six weeks to go! The sled is moving closer and closer to the city walls. My momentary excitement dwindles like the water supply now that we’re here. The alpha wolf stumbles as he crosses the entrance, but he catches himself and resumes his gait. Orion’s … Continue reading An Excerpt from Tales of Dunes and Dragons
The Epic Reading Journal of Epicness
This is something I was going to tackle in my author newsletter, but I realized that it deserved more time and space so I could attempt to do it justice. Before we begin, I'd like to say I was inspired by this YouTube video by Elaine Howlin. I have the patience of a gnat and … Continue reading The Epic Reading Journal of Epicness
