Fantasy world building: 5 ancient systems for measuring distance
Want to branch out from the standard mile and metric systems in your story? Here are five ancient systems of measurement to inspire your...
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Jan 30, 20199 min read
2018 in books: reflections on what I read
2018 was the year I promised myself I'd finish the draft of my novel. With most of my free time going towards that, reading soon became a...
Dec 7, 20185 min read
10 practical gifts for writers
With the silly season fast approaching it’s time to start thinking gifts. I’m not sure about other writers, but I've had my fill of...
Nov 8, 20186 min read
Magic made real: 6 world building tips for writers
As a writer, I'm often in awe at the level of detail the authors of these worlds have gone to. Here are a few tips I've discovered.
Oct 31, 20184 min read
Halloween flash: Ouija
A Halloween morsel written for the flash fiction club at Litopia Writer's Colony.
Oct 29, 20181 min read
Fleshing out a fantasy race
Whether you’re building a fantasy race from scratch or working with an established idea, certain things bear thinking about. To get you...
Oct 9, 20183 min read
Who reads fantasy and science fiction?
A recent research paper from James Cook University has delved into the science fiction and fantasy (SFF) readership. Who are we?
Sep 26, 20185 min read
Writing to live, living to write: tips and takeaways from the NZ Writers Forum
On Saturday I had the joy of attending the second New Zealand National Writers Forum—a hive of established and emerging authors who...
Sep 18, 20186 min read
When to throw show, don’t tell out the window
Show, don’t tell. It was one of the first pieces of writing advice I received. It livens up writing, fleshes out character, builds...
Sep 9, 20185 min read
5 best-practice ways to communicate strange ideas to the everyday reader
Whether you’re writing science or sci-fi, these best-practice strategies can help you communicate strange ideas to the everyday reader.
Sep 1, 20183 min read
5 grammar hacks to help you edit your writing
In my journey of grammar discovery, I encountered a few hacks that have improved my understanding—and my writing. Here they are, for you.
Aug 25, 20187 min read
The best fiction writing tips I've received (so far)
When it comes to writing, the best secrets shouldn’t be kept. Here are the best fiction writing tips that have helped me the most.
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