The Irony Of Life

The Irony Of Life

Laughing At Life It feels like there’s always a reason to laugh. Life is hard, but it’s also pretty hilarious… Case in point, I never wanted to be a writer and I didn’t plan to move out of my parents’ home until I was an adult. Well, here I am. I not only moved out of...
The Write Community

The Write Community

From Least to Favorite  My new favorite thing about writing is the thing I used to hate the most: the community aspect.  Some people become friends because they’re interested in the same sports teams, games, or the same shows. Similarly, I’ve made a lot of friends...
How To Create Complex (Fictional) Tyrants

How To Create Complex (Fictional) Tyrants

Today’s blog is the last installment of my series on creating fictional governments.  Predictable Plots A lot of books, shows, and movies feature tyrannical rulers (kings, queens, emperors, etc.) that are very cruel, childish, or just very unlikable. These...
Creating Fictional Governing Systems

Creating Fictional Governing Systems

Creating (And Breaking) Rules Last week I posted a blog on creating fictional societies using the cause-and-effect method. This week we’ll be discussing how to create fictional governing systems.  This will be a two-part blog (at least) so be sure to join my...
Creating Fictional Societies With Cause & Effect

Creating Fictional Societies With Cause & Effect

In today’s blog, we’ll be discussing how to create fictional societies from scratch by using the cause-and-effect method. When I first started writing fantasy, I focused more on the plot than the worldbuilding—mostly because I had no idea how to world-build. ...

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