Tag: the Red Dream
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Aesthetics
*WARNING: SUPER SHINY THINGS AHEAD* Aesthetics are awesome because everyone likes pretty things (You don’t? Get help). Aesthetics are even awesomer when telling a story…my story. The Green Crows Trilogy. We’ll start with characters today. *Disclaimer: I own none of these photos. They are photos from Pinterest. Applause to the creators* Main Character: Hugh Varden Gallagher (A.K.A…
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Writerly Rants: Part 2
Remember that rant I posted a several weeks ago? Well…there’s more to it. (Some of these are not particular to written fiction. Some of these things are in movies that drive me banana balls). *enter rant* 1: Stuttering Yes, people stutter when they talk. So yes, you should put stuttering into your dialogue. Just….do it…
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7 Years, 7 Facts
Today is a special day. Seven years ago, I started blogging on WordPress. (And no, we will not be reviewing by first blog post ever.) (No. I put my foot down). Instead, to celebrate I’m going to share 7 facts about me for my seven years blogging. Fact ONE I’ve been drinking coffee for only…
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#WIPjoy: April Roundup.
(Woke up and realized it’s Wednesday and I have no idea for a blog post) Hey! It’s May, which means #WIPjoy (hosted by the wonderful Bethany A. Jennings) is over. Because I didn’t think of a blog post for this week (it’s Tech week. All theater and dance people raise their hands), here’s a roundup…
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Writing Update 2017
It’s the third month of 2017. I feel like I haven’t written much in the last few months. But looking back, I actually have. Here’s my progress and thoughts forthwith. When the Crows Murdered the Moor Boy, this has been exciting! It was formerly titled the Moor, which I wrote for this blog in a…
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What I Learned from Nanowrimo
So yeah. I didn’t make it. I got to 27,000 and got stuck. Fine. I kind of quit. A weekend of a crazy busy work/Nutcracker schedule sealed the deal for me. But that’s alright. Trial and error, right mateys? I still finished half a novel in a month, which usually would have taken me several.…
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