What is Science Fiction? What are the key elements that help us categorize works of fiction under this genre? It turns out, SciFi is harder to define than we thought.
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Fiction writers may spend a sizeable chunk of their time doing research. As a SciFi author, I wasn’t sure that I could expose myself to many experiences that would help me understand my technology better. The answer came to me in the shape of floating tanks.
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Did you know some writers train to write better by using writing rituals? Back when I was still defining my process, I struggled to find the time to write. I thought I must have been suffering from writer's block. Turns out, I just needed the help of a writing ritual. These are the three lessons writing routines taught me.
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Ah, tropes. Those recurring themes, motifs, and even clichés always present in creative works. Since I’ve started working on Book 2 of the Refurbished Saga, I decided to study superhero tropes closer to better understand the book I will produce. Here’s the categorization of superhero tropes that resulted from my research.
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“Stick to your girly guns.” My friend and fellow entrepreneur said through a screen, sitting across my desk, with the Atlantic sea between us.
In today’s blog post I talk about the indie publishing process and the decisions I’m taking to build my author brand while staying true to myself.
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