Character Bio: Flogii

Name: Flogii Story: A Silence in the Shadows Occupation: None Equipment: None, but has wizard magic Special Note: Flogii and Crog, another wizard, used to travel the lands fighting strange beasts and saving villages from their wrath. Flogii, the nice old man Jered and Faal gave eggs to once a week, was really a wizard. …

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How to Write With More Speed and Excitement

You write as fast as you can, sweating and grunting with every word you pound out, and then two minutes after writing several long, amazing paragraphs, you think to yourself, Wow! I've been writing a ton! I think I'll look down and check my word count! So you glance down, that sweat trickling down your …

Chapter of a Novel: A Silence in the Shadows: The First Fight

Hey!  So today I'm going to share with you guys a complete chapter of my novel, A Silence in the Shadows.  This is coming from a novel in progress, so be ready for many typos and grammatical mistakes.  Also, it is chapter nine, so you may not know exactly what's going on because it's a …

Giving Feedback That Doesn’t Hurt (Too Much)

When you another writing friend who wants you to give them feedback on their story, be it on a writing community or an actual friend, you'll want to know how to give good feedback and not discourage the person when you give them your corrections. It can hinder their productivity and make them not feel …

Character Bio: Crater Hawson

Name: Crater Hawson Story: A Silence in the Shadows Occupation: The Silent Force Equipment: Sword Special Note: Crater was the leader of the team that came and saved Belak when he was escaping from the Ocpots. Crater Hawson, a man with good humor and laughs can set anyone at ease. But also a leader and …

3 Common Mistakes Found in Fight Scenes

When writing a fight scene where two characters start hitting each other, there are three things you want to think through and avoid while you write. They are pretty common and I have caught myself falling into these mistakes many times. Mistake #1: Flowing With Plot and Theme While you write your fight scenes, you …

Novel Snippets: Mexlor Tournaments: Fight in the Forest

Drawing a short sword he had slung on his belt, Branden renewed his running, struggling to cut the ground that was between him and the Mex guard. The two panted as they sprinted, almost the only sound that was heard in the forest, other than an occasional swish of wind or croak of a night …

The Benefits of Writing in the Morning (or Night)

I get up in the morning, have my time with the Lord, and then sit down on the chair at my desk, open up the lid of my laptop, and start writing. I don't eat breakfast, don’t do anything else, until I have written. For me, writing in the morning is the best time. Here …

Character Bio: Angela Crystal

Name: Angela Crystal Story: A Silence in the Shadows Occupation: The Silent Force Equipment: Sword Special Note: Angela Crystal was one of the five Silents chosen to travel and fight the Ocpot leader, Ath. Angela Crystal is one of the few women Silents and at first Belak underestimated her, but she was one of the …

3 Ways to Write Interesting and Exciting Dialogue

Dialogue. Ah. One of the tricky but powerful pieces of writing a story. When done well it could be the most powerful piece of a story. When not well done it can really ruin a great story. So today I'm going to share with you 3 quick tips on how to write good dialogue. Tip …