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When feedback lights a fire to revisions
Help comes from the unexpected. Keep to the journey. Get better with every round.
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Clearer plot points, obstacles, and characters’ attempts to overcome
I want to praise 2 literary agents. Neither represents me. That’s ok. What I appreciate is that they gave me feedback.
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Making Sense Of Ancient History
I keep going down a rabbit hole. I am researching ‘just enough’ to create a setting for my novel set in 600 BCE Indian Subcontinent.
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Did the lion or the cat come first?
The cat I picked up a few years back has been inspirational for one of my characters. But…
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Where do stories come from?
Memory, past lives, what we call our gut or a hunch — are they built into our DNA?
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Writing the premise
I followed a helpful instructional video by Jed Herne. If you want to learn more about my novel, keep reading.
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Reaching a peak before the summit
We are bombarded by subliminal messages that say we should be frustrated by the long and onerous journey. The journey is neither long nor onerous.
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A rooster struts his stuff
Celebrate your wins like Peter Pan.
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A writer… writes?
On productivity, watching my cat chirp, and finding the muse.
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The First Chapter
A lesson in writing fantasy: be flexible to where your story starts.
Anecdotal Evidence
The power in intention setting
The challenge of finding my WHY.
Anecdotal Evidence
Fasting for 5 days
A journey of long-term fasting and exercise for a healthier life without being intent on a destination.