(This was meant to be a video, uploaded earlier this week. However, I’ve been under the weather and lost my voice, so instead of putting it off any longer, I decided to post the script!) Heya word nerds, Kate here! Boy, it’s been a crazy month. You may remember that earlier this year, I sentContinue reading “Faster Than Expected”
Tag Archives: Writing
How to Write Your Unicorn
I’ll be honest, now that I’m trying to post here with some sort of regularity again, I sometimes have trouble figuring out what to write about. So occasionally I’ll look back through past posts for inspiration. Considering I’ve got about ten years of backlog (wait, what?!), there’s plenty to choose from. (Actually, the ten yearContinue reading “How to Write Your Unicorn”
The Plot Notebook: A Writing Experiment
What’s your favorite way to plot out a story? I’m trying something new.
Writing Update!
Hi all! I know things here have been on the quieter side throughout February. That was partially due to me getting sick and then visiting with family. But it’s also due to an amazing opportunity I’ve taken advantage of.
The Lost Art of Storytelling
I love books. What a shocker, right? But it’s true, if a little simplified. There’s nothing I love more than losing myself in a story, getting pulled into an imaginary world, and being immersed in a character’s journey. Books are obviously a big part of that, but I also love other mediums: film, TV, comics,Continue reading “The Lost Art of Storytelling”
My Happily Ever After
Dear Fairy Godmother, I’ve been out in the world on my own for several years now. I’ve got a great career, a little place I’ve made my home, and a fantastic group of friends. By all accounts, I have a happy, successful life. However . . .
Making Magic (Systems)
Spell and curses, potions and enchantments. I just love magic, don’t you? It makes the worlds and stories in the books we read just come alive. But creating that magic takes a little more effort than waving a wand and saying “Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo.” Not everyone makes their magic systems the same way, but IContinue reading “Making Magic (Systems)”
Back in Action!
The Difficulty of Art
Art isn’t always pretty. And it certainly isn’t always easy. A brief update about what’s been going on lately.
What’s the Deal With Beta Readers?
As I get closer to finishing this draft of my novel (draft #5, for those keeping count), my focus has shifted toward beta readers. I’ve mentioned them a few times and lots of people I’ve talked to aren’t sure what they are or what they do. So I’m going to answer some of the commonContinue reading “What’s the Deal With Beta Readers?”
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