I’ve found that elves are some of the hardest of mythical creatures to write, simply because there are so many variations of them out there. Are they small, mischievous spirits or noble, human-like magicians? You have more creative freedom when writing an elf, but less original material to use as inspiration. Elves have evolved aContinue reading “How to Write Your Elf”
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Storytime: Toxic Water and Dinosaurs
So what’s going on with me? Until next time, word nerds!
Words About Rejections and Endings
A longer video, but that’s because there’s a lot going on in my life right now! I apologize for the shaky camera. Until next time, word nerds!
Ding, Ding, Ding: We Have a Winner!
My first contest is over! Thanks so much to everyone who participated. I got some really great suggestions. I’m happy to announce that the winner is….
CONTEST: Sleeping Beauty Story
Exciting news, word nerds! Today marks the beginning of my first ever contest! As you may know, I’ve recently been posting a short story. I wrote it for a contest last year, but unfortunately missed the submission deadline. But guess what! The publishing house that ran the contest is doing another one! This time, it’sContinue reading “CONTEST: Sleeping Beauty Story”
How to Come up with Ideas (AKA, I Don’t Know What to Blog About)
Every week, I find myself running through the same train of thought: It’s Tuesday. I’m supposed to blog today. Crap, what should I blog about?! So I’m using that panic as an out. My chosen topic today is coming up with ideas! Here are three ways I generate ideas, for blogs or stories. 1. Play theContinue reading “How to Come up with Ideas (AKA, I Don’t Know What to Blog About)”
Reluctant Romance Writer
For the majority of my life, I wanted to be a writer. But never once, in all those years, did I want to be a romance writer. I was that kid growing up who would rather read adventure books, watch war movies, and live vicariously through fantasy stories. I would even go so far as toContinue reading “Reluctant Romance Writer”
Back from the Dead (Or 5 Ways to get Stuff Done)
I’M ALIVE! There’s something about emerging from what feels like an actual ton of work that makes me feel like I’ve come back from the dead. Let me sum up my thoughts from the past week:
What You Want
I’m going to be painfully honest with you today, word nerds. Well, it will be painful for me. Probably not for you. Every writer is constantly trying to maintain a delicate balance between two conflicting sides when she writes (or he writes, if you prefer). One one side are the things the writer wants toContinue reading “What You Want”
Want a Story?
I offer a story (also known as my bleeding heart….) if you want it. Until next time, word nerds!
Kate G. Jameson 