Category Archives: Art of Writing

Cover Reveal – Stonebearer’s Betrayal

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Jodi

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Each phase of the publishing process brings with it a mix of excitement and carefully controlled terror. Excitement springs from completing another step and coming that much closer to bringing your book baby…

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Pt. 3 Creating a B Story and Hitting a Meaningful Climax

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Jodi

This is the third part of the “Finding Balance in Storytelling” presentation originally given at Fyrecon 2, June 23rd at Weber State University Davis. Here are handy links to the other parts – Pt. 1 Why is too much action … Continue reading →

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Pt. 2 Scene and Sequel

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Jodi

This is the second part of the “Finding Balance in Storytelling” presentation originally given at Fyrecon 2, June 23rd at Weber State University Davis. Here’s a handy link to part one – Pt. 1 Why is too much action boring? … Continue reading →

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How to Write a Villain

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Jodi

It seems like it has been a while since I have done a solid writing tip. I’ve skimmed through the files in my brain and pulled out the folder labeled “Villain.” Mwahahaha . . . Everyday I get more and…

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Using Rites and Rituals in Fiction

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Jodi

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We’ve come around back to writer Wednesday once more and today we are talking about using rites and rituals in fiction.  When I say rites and rituals, I’m referring to any choreographed set…

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Keeping the Story Real

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Jodi

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If Ace Rimmer can ride a random alligator then it must be ok, right? It’s writing Wednesday and yet another chance to inundate the webverse with more unsolicited writing advice. Woo Hoo! Today’s…

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Writing Fresh

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Jodi

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If your writing isn’t as fresh as this orange you better read this. It’s writing Wednesday and today we are going to talk about writing fresh. Each writing conference I attend teaches me…

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Writing Fantasy Profanity

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Jodi

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Don’t mix up your Bantha Poodoo with your Nerf Herders! Getting swearing right is important. It’s writer Wednesday and today we are going to delve into the risque topic of fantasy profanity. Well,…

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Writing Exercise: The KISS Principle

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Jodi

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It’s Writer Wednesday here at the blog and today we are going to discuss the KISS principle. KISS stands for Keep It Simple, Stupid. I’m not calling any of you dear readers stupid,…

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Writer Wednesday: Hanging Flags

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Jodi

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It’s Wednesday and that means a special post for all you writers out there. Woohoo! Lately I’ve been enjoying the wit of comedian Jim Gaffigan. He’s clean and several of his routines are…

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