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Men Writing Women, Passive Voice, and Overused Clichés: A Look Back at 2019

Posted on December 18, 2019December 18, 2019By richiebilling

It’s that time of year when we look back and wonder, “What the hell have I done with the past year?” … Read More >Men Writing Women, Passive Voice, and Overused Clichés: A Look Back at 2019

Is The Novel Dead?

Posted on December 6, 2019December 6, 2019By richiebilling

Is the novel dead? I’m running a poll in response to an article I saw a couple weeks back and I want to hear from the #writingcommunity. … Read More >Is The Novel Dead?

5 Things I Learned Publishing AFWH

Posted on June 25, 2019By richiebilling

AFWH has been out for 2 weeks and I’ve at last had a chance to reflect on the experience. Here are 5 things I’ve learned, from pre-order campaigns to managing expectations … Read More >5 Things I Learned Publishing AFWH

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Keep on Truckin’

Posted on October 22, 2018By richiebilling

Writing can be like a game of snakes and ladders. You inch your way toward the top, only for a snake to appear and banish you to the pits of misery. That’s how it feels, anyway.

What is the magic formula for success? … Read More >Keep on Truckin’

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World-building: Battle Tactics I

Posted on July 19, 2018July 19, 2018By richiebilling

Dros Delnoch, Pelennor Fields, Julatsa, the Battle of the Bastards, Helms Deep. These are just some of the most iconic battles in fantasy. The writers of these epic clashes knew a thing or two about warfare, and this post aims to give you some research to aid your creation of the compelling and gripping clashes fantasy fans love so much. … Read More >World-building: Battle Tactics I

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[Guest Post] Spirituality and Magic in Sci-Fi and Fantasy

Posted on June 20, 2018By richiebilling

I’m delighted to introduce Ed White, writer of creative and visionary fiction, who’s contributing to the blog this week with an insightful post on a significant subject in SFF: spirituality and religion. Enjoy! … Read More >[Guest Post] Spirituality and Magic in Sci-Fi and Fantasy

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Sharing is Caring Thursday #13 signs you’re a master writer, 55 grammar rules, blogging lessons, and the Hugo Awards nominees for 2018

Posted on April 5, 2018By richiebilling

Another interesting collection of articles for you this week, featuring signs you’re a master writer, the Hugo Awards nominees for 2018, blogging lessons, and 55 grammar rules. Thank you, bloggers, for the helpful content! … Read More >Sharing is Caring Thursday #13 signs you’re a master writer, 55 grammar rules, blogging lessons, and the Hugo Awards nominees for 2018

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Making Maps: Part II

Posted on March 30, 2018July 20, 2018By richiebilling

We’re continuing on with our geographical quest by looking at forests, mountains, hills, volcanoes, wetlands, and ice and snow. By the end of this two-part article, you should have all of the basic tools to help you chisel out the maps of your secondary worlds with the confidence of a cartographer. … Read More >Making Maps: Part II

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Sharing is Caring Thursday #12 20 calls for submissions, boosting blog engagement, keyboard-loving cats, and sociology and world-building

Posted on March 29, 2018By richiebilling

I’m back with another sharing is caring post, bringing you a taste of some of the best articles I’ve read in the world of blogging in the past week. A varied and insightful bunch awaits you below: 20 calls for submissions, boosting blog engagement, keyboard-loving cats, and sociology and world-building. Thank you, writers, for the top-notch content! … Read More >Sharing is Caring Thursday #12 20 calls for submissions, boosting blog engagement, keyboard-loving cats, and sociology and world-building

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Making The Most of Reading

Posted on March 21, 2018By richiebilling

Reading is an important way for a writer to learn the craft. Much of what I’ve picked up has come from seeing how others do things. This article shares some techniques I’ve found helpful to get the most out of reading. … Read More >Making The Most of Reading

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