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Playing God: Laying down the law for your WIP’s world
The law plays an important role in regulating the behaviour and actions of people—and characters—and is therefore an important aspect of world-building . In today’s Playing God post, I explore different types of law, some key considerations, and give a sneak peek at the legal systems in my own fantasy WIP! →
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How to recharge your writing batteries
There comes a time in every writer’s life when their writing batteries are running low and they need to step back and recharge. But that doesn’t mean there’s no solution. Come and check out my methods for boosting my writing energy, and share your own strategies with us!! →
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Aussie publishers who accept direct submissions
Traditional publishing is generally a long and arduous journey, but here in Australia there are many publishers who accept “unsolicited” manuscripts without them having to come through a literary agent. There are pros and cons to this, but here is a list of a few key publishing houses you can submit directly to!! →
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Quarterly wrap: January – March 2021
Welcome to my first quarterly update post of 2021! Over the last three months, I’ve had some exciting life developments, progressed my writing projects, read a total of 15 books (somehow), and more. Come check out all the details and tell me what you’ve been up to!! →
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Playing God: Forming government in your fantasy world
Government is an integral part of any civilisation, and an element that should not be overlooked when world-building for a fantasy project. In today’s Playing God post, I explore why government is important in a story, some key considerations, and give a sneak peek at the systems in place in my own fantasy WIP! →
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5 book passages that gave me goosebumps
As a reader, there’s nothing quite like a passage that makes you break out in goosebumps. I’ve encountered a couple in recent times; today I’d like to share a few such passages and what, exactly, I think caused my strong reaction. Come check them out and share your own examples! →
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Anticipated book releases of 2021
One of my favourite things to do at the start of each year is to sit down and take a look at the books being released over the next 12 months. Today, I share the new books coming out in 2021 that I am super excited to read! What books are YOU looking forward to this year? →
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The year ahead: My goals for 2021
The new year might not always bring a fresh start, but it can bring a fresh perspective. My fresh perspective is that, while I have big plans for 2021, I also want to be more flexible and find a better work-life balance. Come and learn how I intend to achieve this and what you can expect from me this year!…
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2020 in review
Well people, we’ve done it! We’ve made it to the end of 2020! In this final blog post for the year, I look back on everything that’s happened in the last 12 months and assess which of my goals I achieved. Come check out all the details and join me in my reflection!! →
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That’s a wrap! December 2020
December 2020 has been a month of recovery and reflection, and while my writerly pursuits have taken a back foot, I still read a stack of good books and made the most of the festive season. Come check out all the details and tell me what you’ve been up to!! →