How to use Ideological Tension in Writing I think most writers use this type of tension intuitively, but don’t know what it means. So let’s start there. → What is Ideological Tension? It's the friction between belief systems. It’s not always sword clashing and...
The Fear of Writing and Practice This blog post has been rolling around in the old noggin for a while, but I’ve only just now started forming it into a cohesive article so I hope it helps. It’s Not Writer’s Block. It’s the Fear of Practice. (And if you’re like me...
Situational Irony in Writing Oh, the Irony...Literally 😂🎭 Listen, I’m about a quarter into the second act of my latest project, Vows of Iniquity (it’s my gaslamp gothic fantasy with juicy political drama), and one thing that’s constantly living rent-free in my mind...
Female Evil Names That Scream "Villain Era" 😈✨ Welcome to Your Villain Era, Bestie 🖤💅 Confession time: I'm neck-deep in the second quarter of writing my book, Vows of Iniquity, which is basically my love letter to everything gaslamp, gothic, and dripping with juicy...
Medieval Lady Names for Characters Medieval Names, But Make Them Dramatic ⚔️✨ So, I’m deep into the second quarter of my book, Vows of Iniquity (a Victorian YA fantasy dripping with political intrigue, because I love drama), and I’ve been obsessing over medieval names...
What Are Mannerisms? (And How to Use Them to Bring Your Characters to Life) Mannerisms: The Secret Sauce of Good Character Writing So, I’m about a quarter of the way through my book Vows of Iniquity (send caffeine and good vibes, pls ☕📖), and one thing I’ve been...
Greek Mythology Female Names Let’s Talk About My Greek Mythology Obsession Okay, I blame Assassin’s Creed Odyssey for this entire post. If you’ve played it, you know. The aesthetics, the gods, the drama, the betrayal—I have been fully immersed in ancient Greece for...
Stop Saying “Nice” and “Mean.” Your Characters Deserve Better. 🤨✍️ Let’s be honest—when it comes to describing characters, most people get lazy. “She was nice.” (Wow. Riveting.) “He was mean.” (Truly groundbreaking.) “They were pretty.” (Shakespeare, is that you?)...
Greek Mythology Names for Male Characters Greek Mythology Names So, I just finished watching Gladiator 2, and first of all—I need a moment. Between the battle scenes, betrayals, and men absolutely SERVING in sandals, my brain is stuck in full ancient warrior mode....
Looking for the best dragon names for your story, D&D campaign, or next pet lizard? From legendary dragons to unique fantasy names, here’s a list that will make your mythical beast truly iconic.