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Dialogue; for some it is an absolute joy to write but for others, the bane of their existence. Primarily dialogue helps move the story forward, it gives realism to your…

Character Roles and Archetypes in Fiction

Hi everyone. Previously we have spoken about the development of characters, but we have not yet spoken about the character roles and archetypes that you may find. I will begin…

It’s hard to believe that we are barely three months into the year and already so much has happened. South Africa goes into a nationwide lock-down for twenty one days…

Let’s Make Some Magic: Magic Systems in Fantasy

You are well on your way to writing your epic fantasy and your world-building is going as smooth as any author could dream. You have now reached the point where…

World- Building, the Foundations of a Fantasy

It is true, there is a lot that needs to be considered when writing a fantasy. From plot to characterization to magic systems, the list seems never-ending.I find, however, that…

Traditional Publishing vs Indie Publishing, which is for you?

So you have written a book, now what? You want to get published, but what route do you take, traditional publishing or indie/ self publishing? Let’s begin with traditional publishing.…

Welcome to my new website and blog!I decided that it was about time that I updated everything so that as I grow, so does my ability to keep in touch…