For the first time in a long time, a friend read one of my drafts. It was rough and I haven’t even read through the whole thing in its latest form, but she trusted me with hers, so I thought I’d do the same. It got me to thinking about what I’m aiming for with… Continue reading What I’m aiming for in my current novels
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How to Make Writing Fun Again
When I was younger, writing was more fun. Pure creative expression with no limits. Yes, in adulthood I've become more serious and I've learned more about the craft, but that doesn't mean the fun should be lost from the process. There are a lot of benefits to making your writing feel fun again, most importantly,… Continue reading How to Make Writing Fun Again
How to World Build for a Fantasy Novel – Writing Podcast Ep. 7
Welcome back, Daydreamers! Today we are bringing out the big guns and talking about how to build a world for your fantasy novel. Worldbuilding is a big part of being a fantasy novelist and if this scares you, don't worry, we have your back! Here is everything to consider when worldbuilding and how to write… Continue reading How to World Build for a Fantasy Novel – Writing Podcast Ep. 7
Tropes and Themes We Love Reading and Writing – Podcast Ep. 6
Welcome back, Daydreamers! Today we get excited over all the tropes and themes we love to read and why we love to write them, too. If you enjoy this episode, why not check out our other episodes and subscribe for more? https://open.spotify.com/episode/4hBIYU3fFYO3aYfTLMHA6m?si=wbPZC4d6TG22RFqRxRnaHQ Our podcast is available on many podcast platforms, like Apple Podcasts. Simply search… Continue reading Tropes and Themes We Love Reading and Writing – Podcast Ep. 6
How to Build a Magic System – Writing Podcast Ep. 4
Welcome back, Daydreamers! In today's episode, we are talking about one of our favourite things, magic systems. The fantastical abilities of your people or world! Ever wondered how to make the magic believable and fun? We go into detail in today's episode on what we like in magic systems and how we write our own.… Continue reading How to Build a Magic System – Writing Podcast Ep. 4
Writing Podcast Ep 2: How We Write
In today's episode, we are discussing the different ways three writers write. Everyone is different, that's what makes writing so special! Click to play! Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Pocket Casts to subscribe for more like this (more episodes available there).
Film Review of Till: “A Needed Emotive Film”
Till is a film about Emmett Till, the 14-year-old black boy who was brutally murdered by white men for whistling at a white woman in Mississippi in 1955. The real story is skewed, perhaps, but from my own reading, I didn't think he whistled to intentionally flirt, as the film depicted. If that's not the… Continue reading Film Review of Till: “A Needed Emotive Film”
A Writer Be (poem)
Who are you If you can’t stitch sentences slowly With real intention and wonder? A world rife with the unfair and cruel Become words on my page. Awakened and raw They hold everything And nothing. Maybe my wants are too cruel, too Because how can I capture A memory? A place? A person? Isn’t it… Continue reading A Writer Be (poem)
How to develop an intuitive writing practice
I thought about this concept randomly the other day and wanted to see if there’s more information out there about it. Because to me, it sounds like a really gentle, creative, and flowy way to write. Writing not by routines or goals (alone) but in line with your intuition. Your inner knowing. What does this… Continue reading How to develop an intuitive writing practice
Mommy’s little girl (poem)
Mommy’s little girl Stands silently aside Never fussing or fretting Hides what’s inside. Mommy’s little girl Has a voice unheard Whispering. Screaming. A fiery bird. Mommy’s little girl Doesn’t know who she is This Phoenix of power That comes from within. Mommy’s little girl Has a story to tell But mommy is speaking And we… Continue reading Mommy’s little girl (poem)
S. R. Crawford 