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Ruined it! The novels I studied in high school
This may come as a surprise, but I hated studying books at school. We always managed to butcher them. Today I take a brief look at the six novels we ruined and my fleeting memories of each. What books did YOU study in high school? >>
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5 web tabs to keep open while writing
The internet is a writer's greatest resource! It has SO MANY uses, and today I discuss the five key websites I almost always have open in my web browser when I actually sit down to write. What tabs do YOU keep open while writing? >>
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MONTHLY UPDATE: September 2018
This September, I mastered the art of procrastination—from my uni assignments, that is. I read a ton of excellent books and made some great progress on my WIPs. Find out all the details, including my new Graceborn map, in this month's update post! >>
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Playing God: The essential elements of world-building
When it comes to writing a good high fantasy story, there is little more important than having strong world-building to back it up. But what are the essential elements of world-building? Here I go through a list of what I believe to be important...and I'd love to hear what YOU think!! >>
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What makes a book cover a GOOD book cover?
I am an unapologetic cover snob. When it comes to books, one way to catch my eye is to dress them up in pretty clothes. But what, exactly, makes a book cover a GOOD book cover? This is my take on it all! >>
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How to make a “mock cover” for your WIP
One of my favourite things to do—and one of my favourite ways to procrastinate from actually writing—is to create "mock covers" for my WIPs...and today I share the process I use when crafting them! Do you make covers for your WIPs? >>
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MONTHLY UPDATE: August 2018
August 2018 has been BUSY BUSY BUSY! I've celebrated not one but TWO birthdays, made some excellent writing progress, and read MANY more books than I intended. Find out all the details, as well as my favourite bookish quote, in this month's update post! >>
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Old Blood: *New* title + cover + excerpt!
If you've been following my blog and/or reading my posts, you've probably heard me mention my WIP fantasy series and its first book, Old Blood. Today, I am announcing Old Blood's NEW TITLE and presenting its NEW MOCK COVER, and to celebrate I also have a BRAND NEW EXCERPT for you. So come and check it out!! >>
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BLOGIVERSARY: Celebrating 1 year of Rebecca Alasdair!
Today marks ONE WHOLE YEAR since I officially launched my website and thus Rebecca Alasdair was born! Can you believe it? I can't. I have two special Things planned for my very first blogiversary, so join with me to celebrate!! >>
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How to write compelling “happy” characters
What on earth are "happy" characters? Why can they be so hard to write? How can you make them more dynamic? Are there any good examples out there? Here I present my answers to these questions...but what are yours? >>
