Developing New Characters

Developing a character in a novel involves shaping them into a fully developed, believable individual—someone whose decisions, feelings, strengths, and flaws seem real to…

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The Shadow Beneath The Veil – A Novella

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Forging Characters in Fantasy

Why Development Is Hard—and How to Make It Easier In fantasy writing, characters aren’t just people on a page—they’re the heartbeat of entire worlds. Magic systems may…

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Outlining My Stories

There are two outlining methods I use when writing my stories: the Snowflake Method and the Three-Act Structure. I tend to choose these two styles over others because they are simple yet complex at…

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Learn how to build a magical world for your fantasy story with tips on magic systems, creatures, history, culture, and immersive worldbuilding techniques.

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Part One – Time to Share

I’m excited to announce that Part One of the second book is complete. It’s been a rewarding challenge to get this far, and now the story is ready to take its next steps. As I move forward into Part Two, I want to invite you—my…

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