What I loved about the Realm Makers Conference 2021
Curious about the Realm Makers conference? Here’s what I loved about it – and you might, too!
Want to know more about the craft and theory of writing fantasy? The posts in the Fantasy Writing category discuss why fantasy stories are valuable and how to write them well.
Fantasy vs. Science Fiction – Which is Better?
Which is better, fantasy or science fiction? And what’s the difference between them?
How Fantasy Writers Choose Character Names
Ever wonder how fantasy writers choose character names for their books? Here are 3 methods I use, plus what to avoid when naming characters.
Flash Short Story: Birds of a Feather Draw Together
This whimsical flash short story poem explores friendship and art in a magical encounter with a raven.
Short Story: Unwanted
Free short story! Read “Unwanted”: In a futuristic society that denies her humanity, a young girl faces a terrible choice.
If It Quacks Like A Hero
A lot goes into a good hero, but it can all fall flat without one key storytelling component. If it looks like a hero and talks like a hero, is it a hero? Read to find out!
7 Words Even Professional Writers Get Wrong
English is a confusing language. Here are the top 7 word usages that even seasoned writers mess up. Whether you’re drafting an essay or the next great American novel, improve your writing by learning these simple rules!
Key to Being a Happy & Productive Writer
Here is the #1 best tip to take your writing more seriously, get more done, and be satisfied with the results. And even better, it’s easy!
Christmas Gift: Free Story Plus Book Teaser Sentences
Free story + one sentence teasers! A hero prophesied from ages past transcends the bonds of time and space to free his people from a deadly curse.
10 Ways Reading Fantasy Improves Reality
When people look for wisdom to improve their lives, they look in the self-help section, not on the fantasy shelf. But classic fantasy stories convey a great deal about our universal human experience even in galaxies far, far away. Here are 10 benefits of reading fantasy.