by Jim
I think I may have posted a version of this on here before… this one is far superior. I love this as it combines metal and the traditional version of the song very well! When to Listen: I’d say that this is another battle song. Listen to this when creating a battle scene or a major conflict in your story. Readers, Do you have a … Read More From My Writing Playlist
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I’m… skeptical when it comes to this movie. They got a lot wrong, I especially do not like that the Christian crusaders are given little to no context, and vilified for their actions, while the Ayyubid Sultanate seems to get a pass on the horrible acts they committed. So if you’re looking at this movie for the historical context… keep looking. That being said, … Read More From My Writing Playlist
by Jim
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
by Jim
Writers, Sequel Bait is a very dangerous move to make, especially if you’re going to end on a down note. I’ve seen many good stories that didn’t fare too well on the market end with all their loose ends untied in anticipation of a sequel. I’ve seen it in movies too. Now, I understand that you’re confident in your writing and you want a good setup … Read More Author’s Advice Pt. 17
by Jim
I was hesitant to post this one because… well I’m not a fan of country and I like bro-country even less. However, this one struck a cord for me because… well let’s just say I’ve done things like this for people in the past, some of whom are now very important to me. I added it to my playlist when I first heard of … Read More From My Writing Playlist
by Jim
Not the biggest fan of the anime itself… however as a metal head with Jpop as a guilty pleasure… yeah you can understand why I like this! When to Listen: This is an omni-song. It’s got ups and downs, positive and negative energy. It’s completely charged and really could work in almost any setting. Good guys, bad guys, vicious battles, or general playlist. Use … Read More From My Writing Playlist
by Jim
Synopsis: 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 her own history unleashes her vengeance on a helpless population. Now, the world’s only hope for survival rests with Kaori, a naïve and wayward princess of the Eastern Empire. Having … Read More Drakin, An Empire of Ashes Sample Chapter #Writing #Fantasy #SciFi
by Jim
If you’re good at something, don’t do it for free! Okay, let me start off by saying that I’m aware a lot of people are going to disagree with me on this, and I am aware that there are exceptions to this rule. If you want to donate copies of your book to a local shelter, library, or even just throw a few sample … Read More Author’s Advice Pt. 16
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So recently I’ve come across many blogs and other writings that are attempting to pass off their opinion as fact. Several different subjects have come up pertaining to politics, nutrition, etc. In my writing, I feel it’s always important to distinguish between the two. If I’m sighting fact, I’ll give a source and say it’s a fact. If I’m giving an opinion, I’ll make … Read More Opinion vs. Fact
by Jim
Not my typical style, but still a really good song! When to Listen: Character creation, usually either the love interest or the main supporting character. 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 I’ll use those comments to select my next blog post. I have been writing for several … Read More From My Writing Playlist
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Drakin: The Orphans of Haven Book Synopsis: The Red War may be over, but not all wounds have healed. For Sergeant Radley Zall, the nightmares never end. After years of struggling for survival, he finds himself in a dead end job, deporting wayward dragons to the Exclusion Zone. The horrors of his past have left him a broken man, slowing killing himself in a … Read More Drakin, The Orphans of Haven, Sample Chapter #Writing #Fantasy #SciFi
by Jim
Learning Separation So you’ve created the perfect character or characters. They’re everything you wanted them to be. Their personalities are perfect, they’re well-liked by your audience, and everything is going well. Then as you get deeper and deeper into your writing, you begin to feel like you’re living through their experiences with them. Suddenly, you’re protective of that character and your writing becomes far more … Read More Author’s Advice Pt. 15
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