In case it wasn’t clear, fantasy is special to me. I mentioned a few reasons why in the previous post, but there’s so much more to talk about. People, whether they admit it or not, have a deeply ingrained need to see stories that are meaningful, and fantasy is an excellent vehicle to deliver suchContinue reading “Why Do We Need Fantasy?”
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Why is Fantasy Special?
Fiction has a burden that non-fiction doesn’t: It has to go the extra mile in order to sell itself. It has to seem real. Fantasy, doubly so. But if fantasy succeeds at this, it has the power to sweep you away to somewhere special. You’ll feel like you’ve visited a land far more fascinating thanContinue reading “Why is Fantasy Special?”
What Do I Write?
We’ve established that I want to write and publish a novel, and that I write fiction. But what kind of fiction? High fantasy. Dark fantasy. Fairytale fantasy as well. Fantasy is where my artistic passion leads me time and time again. I firmly believe there’s not a story out there that can’t be improved withContinue reading “What Do I Write?”
0 Books to 0k
Some folks claim to be “beastmode” writers. That’s not me. But I’m in a group called “20 Books to 50k”, and the high energy there is palpable. I can’t decide if being in that group is more inspiring than intimidating, though I’ve definitely picked up some good industry tips along the way. For those unfamiliar,Continue reading “0 Books to 0k”
The Dangers of Blogging (for a Writer)
Writers want to be read, and blogs achieve that goal… …which can be a problem if you want to appear in print someday. Having run a blog in the past, I know too well that logging in, drafting a post, and deciding you’re done for the day is an easy trap to fall into. ForContinue reading “The Dangers of Blogging (for a Writer)”
Searching for Inspiration: My Neighbor’s Massive Tree
This mighty thing is an Australian Elm. I bought my house back in 2009, and the romantic in me imagined this Shire-like scenery would be the key to finally igniting my passion for writing. It may be pretty to look at, but its canopy spans half a block. It can be a real nuisance. LivingContinue reading “Searching for Inspiration: My Neighbor’s Massive Tree”
It’s Now or Never
I’ve achieved most of my bucket list. There’s only one item left: Write and publish a book. I brushed this goal aside time and time again, hoping to tackle it after graduating college…which officially happened yesterday. But to be honest, I don’t know if I have it in me. I promised a good author friendContinue reading “It’s Now or Never”
Nick Enlowe 