Hey all! Today I wanted to talk about a branch off two recent blogs I've done: Worldbuilding: What to know and Writing Dialogue. Today's topic will be Lore Dumping: When & How. Whether you're doing novel writing, DMing, or game content writing, there's bound to be a huge world that you're just waiting to tell … Continue reading Lore Dumping: When & How – Blog #52, March 2nd, 2022
Hello again! Today I wanted to tackle a big hurdle for writers, DMs, and game content writers alike. Hell, any sort of writer has trouble with this at one point or another. I've fallen through pitfalls of this one before. As someone leaning heavily into my writing career, this is one I'll be putting into … Continue reading Writing Dialogue – Blog #51, February 27th, 2022
Hey all! Today, commemorating several posts about characters, I thought I'd take a dive into the act of character profiling. Any avid writer, D&D player, gamer, etc. has probably done a character profile at some point. Whether for your own use or to post and enlighten readers/players about your characters, character profiles are popular to … Continue reading Character Profiling: A Study – Blog #49, February 13th, 2022
Hey all! Today I wanted to discuss one of the biggest hurdles for authors, game designers, DMs, and literally anyone who is responsible for making an immersive universe - worldbuilding. Since Sovereign Soul actually takes place in many smaller worlds, I think it makes a perfect sample piece for this discussion. First off, I'd like … Continue reading Worldbuilding: What to know – Blog #46, February 8th, 2022
Hello all! Today I wanted to do something different, and that is to discuss the meaning & placement of mythology in the world of Sovereign Soul. This links largely into the worldbuilding of Sovereign Soul, and I'll also discuss some strategies on how I did the worldbuilding behind my series. Since Sovereign Soul is based … Continue reading Mythology & Lore of Sovereign Soul – Blog #44, January 27th, 2022
No matter where you go in the realm of fantasy, the heroes and villains have some kind of abilities to set them apart from the others. Whether in areas like the Marvel universe, high fantasy, or other genres, you've probably seen many unique powers displayed. This can come in multiple ways: battle skills, heroic traits, … Continue reading Developing Character Skills! – Blog #37, December 21st, 2020
Almost every good book has action of some kind. From heated duels, chaotic war scenes, and fields of slaughter to more interpersonal struggles, such as dodging an incoming obstacle, fending someone else off, or moments of rising tension. They can range anywhere from authentic battle scenes to the jurisdiction of an important trial, and many … Continue reading Battle and Action Sequences! – Blog #36, November 17th, 2020
Arguably, the most important thing about a story are the characters heading it. Would you want to read J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings if it starred a cast that already knew what to do? A cast that didn't make mistakes? God forbid they skip the 2nd and 3rd book to ride eagles to Mordor … Continue reading Character Development Guide – Blog #35, November 9th, 2020
Ray Bradbury, author of Fahrenheit 451, has some amazing writing tips to share, and I'll give you my take on them as well.
Have you ever read a book with a huge cast & couldn't keep track of them? Every story is different. I've written just as many works with a handful of prominent characters as I have a larger cast, and each system has strengths and weaknesses. For example, take Lord of the Rings. They've solidified a … Continue reading Writing Tips #4: Dealing With a Large Cast (Blog #31, Sept 21st, 2020)
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