by Autumn | Aug 23, 2021 | Podcast, Tips, Writing
Dominic asked a question in our Patreon group and we answered with this episode! Does race and gender really matter in fantasy? We take a look at the history of fantasy up through modern trends, looking at how fantasy has changed and is still changing. This simple...
by Autumn | Jul 20, 2020 | Podcast, Tips, Writing
There are a lot of ways to create characters, but one technique we’ve found that has not only fantastic results but also helps with character arcs is using Enneagram personality types! Wait. What are Enneagrams? Discover just what the nine Enneagram types are...
by Autumn | Mar 13, 2019 | Tips, Writing
Have you reached the end of your first manuscript? It is a huge milestone! Perhaps a bigger one than you realize because it is estimated that 97% of folks who start writing a book never finish. If you’ve made it to the end of your first draft, you are part of...
by Autumn | Aug 19, 2016 | Tips, Writing
Have you ever been writing and needed a name? And you couldn’t write any more until you’d thought of the perfect one? Rejecting and brainstorming ideas for minutes to … the next day. Why is that? Why won’t any name do? Or why can’t you just put in a blank or an ‘X’...
by Autumn | Oct 17, 2014 | Born of Water, Friends of my Enemy, Rule of Fire, Spirit of Life, The World of Myrrah, Writing
“Damn,” Jared said as the last of his breath exited in awe. “I don’t think I’ve seen a city so beautiful even before the world went to shit. Do we have to blow it up?” There is the perception out there that every character is a piece of the author or, perhaps, aspects...
