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THE LAYERS BENEATH US: Introducing my new writing project
I’m delighted to finally announce my brand new writing project! This standalone novel is a YA contemporary that I’ll be starting to draft in November, and today I reveal what it’s all about. Come check out the mock cover, read the blurb, and learn the years-long background!! →
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What I’ve done to prep for NaNoWriMo 2020
November is just around the corner, and with it comes NaNoWriMo 2020! Today I share the step-by-step process I’ve gone through to prepare myself for this year’s challenge without getting burnt out. Come and join the discussion about planning new writing projects!! →
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That’s a wrap! September 2020
September 2020 has been one of those months that is both shockingly short and impossibly long! While life in lockdown continues, I’ve made some great writing progress and read 4 incredible books. Come check out the details and tell me what you’ve been up to!! →
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Playing God: Inventing infrastructure for your fantasy WIP
Infrastructure is the set of facilities and systems that allow societies to function from day-to-day, and is therefore an essential element of world-building. In today’s Playing God post, I explore the integrated nature of infrastructure, some important considerations, and give a sneak peek at the infrastructure in my own fantasy WIP! →
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That’s a wrap! August 2020
August 2020 has been yet another wild month! Between further lockdowns, my birthday and blogiversary, and a complete overhaul of this site, I don’t know how I managed to get any reading or writing done. Come check out the details and tell me what you’ve been up to!! →
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3rd BLOGIVERSARY: Exciting announcement + international giveaway!
Come and help me celebrate THREE YEARS since I first launched this website and introduced Rebecca Alasdair to the world! To commemorate this occasion, I share my key achievements, make a very exciting announcement, and am hosting an international giveaway!! →
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Playing God: Music, art & literature in the world of your WIP
Music, art and literature are three of the “cultural universals” found in every society, so they ought to be considered when world-building for a fantasy WIP. In today’s Playing God post, I explore each of these aspects in some detail, and give a sneak peek at the music, art and literature in my own fantasy world!! →
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That’s a wrap! July 2020
In some ways, July has been par for the course for 2020, but I’m trying to focus on the positives. I’ve made some great reflections this month, have progressed my writing projects, and read some of my favourite books of the year. Come check out the details and share your achievements with me!! →
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How to be a productive writer while stuck at home
Since the end of March, I’ve been working from home while chipping away at all my writing projects. I’ve had to adjust to this new routine, but have learned some valuable lessons, and today I share some of the strategies I’ve used to maintain my productivity. I’d love to hear about yours! →
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The year so far: Mid-2020 goal check
We’ve made it to the second half of the year! Given everything that’s happened to date, I thought it a great opportunity to assess the progress I’ve made on my goals, and whether they need to be amended. Come and find out what has and hasn’t been working for me!! →
