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Hi All, So I want to try to do these updates as much as possible. It seems to generate a lot of anticipation, adding to reading lists, and a lot of attention to the much-anticipated cover reveal. Plus it’s a good way to spread the message that a new book is coming out. So the artist is going to be commencing work on the … Read More Drakin: An Empire of Ashes Update! #Writing #Fantasy #SciFi
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Hello all! I hope everyone has enjoyed The Story of Raiya thus far!! When you’re finished, if you enjoyed it, the sequel Orphans of Haven is now available for purchase! Please don’t forget to leave me a review on amazon once your done. That really helps me out a lot. Copies of these books, as well as my others, can be purchased on Amazon … Read More Drakin, where to buy, and what’s next? #Writing #Fantasy #SciFi
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Quick New Update. So here’s where we stand now… Editing: Complete Cover work: Underway, artist contracted. Legal: ISBNs assigned and good to go. Release date: TBD, though shooting for early September. All and all, this is going a lot more smoothly than any of the other books. I have to say, I’m very excited and hope you all are as well. This book will … Read More Drakin: An Empire of Ashes Update! #Writing #Fantasy #SciFi
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Sabaton kind of reminds me of the Dropkick Murphys with this song, but it’s still a good one. When to listen: Charged with positive energy, so I’d say during writing fatigue. It’s a good way to recharge while still getting some inspiration. Readers, Do you have a question about writing, publishing, my stories, etc? Please feel free to post a comment or email me. … Read More From My Writing Playlist
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Hi Jim, I’m having trouble with one of the characters I’m working with in my story. If I could ask, what’s your approach to writing villians? Do you have a method for creating a backstory for why they are a “bad” character, or does it just kind of appear to you? Thanks, B Hi B, Yes and yes. The answer is that it really … Read More How to Write Villains #Advice #Writing #Literature #Fiction #Nonfiction
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New Update. We’ve (slightly) updated the cover blurb. Two hundred years have passed, and the Red War has become a distant memory for most. Dragons and humans now live together in peace… but one powerful woman who has been deranged by history unleashes her vengeance on a helpless population. Now, the world’s only hope for survival rests with Kaori, a naïve and wayward princess … Read More Drakin: An Empire of Ashes Update! #Writing #Fantasy #SciFi
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Not metal, but given where most of our music comes from, metalheads should appreciate this. This song is extremely old and has a lot of history to it. It is hauntingly beautiful and relaxing. Everything sounds better in Swiss. When to listen: Honestly, I use it when brainstorming or when relaxing between writing sessions. It really is a song that can be used in multiple … Read More From My Writing Playlist
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Found this one online not too long ago. It’s soft, relaxing, and is pretty well done. When to listen: Simply put, this is something to listen to when you need to unwind. I wouldn’t necessarily use it while writing, but perhaps just as a way to detox after. Readers, Do you have a question about writing, publishing, my stories, etc? Please feel free to … Read More From My Writing Playlist
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Okay, so it looks like I’m still getting a lot of publishing questions. These are recurrent questions I get on a regular basis, and while I want to try to respond to everyone who reaches out to me, I don’t want my blog becoming redundant. So I think I’m going to repost this on a weekly basis from now on to help people navigate … Read More The Ins and Outs of Publishing, A Directory of Advice. #Writing #Author #Advice
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Here’s another one from Sabaton. When to listen: Same as before. World building. Sabaton likes to tell stories in their songs that deal in historical events and groups of people. It’s a unique type of metal that is great for brainstorming. Readers, Do you have a question about writing, publishing, my stories, etc? Please feel free to post a comment or email me. jimthewritingwizard@gmail.com … Read More From My Writing Playlist
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Admittedly, I’m not big on the voice of the lead singer. He kind of put me off the band for a while. The release of the album ‘The Last Stand’ changed all that. These songs are amazing and it’s hard for me to resist a band with good music where the subject matter is history! When to listen: World building. Sabaton likes to tell … Read More From My Writing Playlist
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Hello all! Just wanted to provide an update… We’ve managed to settle on a cover blurb. It was hard, given the multiple themes and storylines this new novel will follow, but hopefully this one covers everything we need it to! “Foes have become friends. Everyone has found a way to live in peace, but such things are never destined to last. A powerful family, … Read More Drakin: An Empire of Ashes Update! #Writing #Fantasy #SciFi
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