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Hodgenock

Hodgenock A quite famous dwarf in his own right and brother to Mibbitwiss, Hodgenock is a witty, loyal friend.He prefers a large, warm pint of bog ale at the Quiet Harpy Inn, but when there is trouble afoot, you can be sure that Hodgenock will be by your side. Although he is handy with a… Continue reading Hodgenock

The Ostium

The Ostium is an ancient form of travel, although in its current state it is unpredictable and dangerous.When traveling by Ostium, it is best to travel in pairs, There have been many Trith sightings and if you value your life, a good amount of speed, strength and magic should get you where you need to… Continue reading The Ostium

Snaggits and Keepums

Snaggits and Keepums Nocturnal creatures with terribly nasty attitudes. You do not want to meet these little fellows in a dark alley or while taking a moonlit stroll. Snaggits and Keepums are natural enemies, but will reluctantly work together to gain “treasure”…..whatever that means.Neither creature has any magical powers. Snaggits are very fast, but both… Continue reading Snaggits and Keepums

Easter

Good Morning, everyone. Happy Easter, if you celebrate. Happy Sunday, if you don’t. It’s coffee time. I’ve been waking up wayyyy to early lately, but I’ve had “things” on my mind that have me tossing & turning. How are you? I hope all is well & you’re feeling fine. May the day be good to… Continue reading Easter

Gnomes

Good Morning & Happy Saturday! How are you? I hope you’re all doing well and feeling fine. Working on several things at once, including the piles and piles of small pieces of writing I’ve collected over the years. I have a “thing” for gnomes & thought I share the small piece below with you this… Continue reading Gnomes

Magic

Good Morning & Happy Thursday, everyone! I hope you’re feeling fine and doing well. I hope the week is treating you right. It’s been a bit gray and misty here, but I’m not complaining. We’ve had quite a bit of odd weather the past couple of years, so a bit of normal gray and mist… Continue reading Magic

No Ordinary Troll

No Ordinary Troll One day a very large & very strange green egg rolled, right smack, into the middle of the pixie village. It wibble-wobbled a bit, then stopped and there it stayed. The pixies were more curious than afraid and approached the situation quite diplomatically. Weeks passed. The pixies were too busy with their… Continue reading No Ordinary Troll

Happy Monday, I think.

I’m up way too early. Face in coffee, finger on keyboard. May the force be with you……….

Happy Saturday

Hello, lovely people.

How are you? I hope you’re doing great and feeling fine. How was the week for you? Good or bad, hopefully the week ahead will be fantastic for you.

I have a couple projects in the works, so I’m a bit distracted. I never was one to multi task on creative projects, but hey-ho, here we are.

That’s it for now. It’s coffee time and I need as much as I can get. Sending you a ton of positive vibes, prayers, hugs and whatever else you need. May the weekend be good to you and yours.

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Self Doubt & Trust

Good morning & Happy Thursday!

I hope you’re all doing great and feeling fine. It’s coffee & writing time.

I came across a couple articles written by K.M. Weiland on her site helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com. I really enjoy this site and her books.
If you’ve never visited, you might find the info helpful. I chose two articles this morning that really got me thinking. Below are some excerpts with a link to the full article.

Have a wonderful day, my friends. May it be good to you and yours.

5 Proven Ways to Conquer Self-Doubt in Writing

Self-doubt is one of the biggest obstacles a writer will ever face. It creeps in at the worst moments—undermining confidence, stalling progress, and making you question whether your stories are even worth telling. Conquering self-doubt in writing isn’t about eliminating it altogether; it’s about learning to work with it. The key is recognizing self-doubt for what it really is: not a stop sign, but a challenge to grow.

Not long ago, Louis Scenti wrote in about a personal challenge many writers face:

Perhaps this is a condition that many people struggle with but I feel quite alone. I can’t seem to shut off the critical voice, the saboteur, if you will, that says things like “why bother, nobody id interested in what you write,” or “you’re old and coming back to writing in your sixties—well, you just don’t have time to improve, it’s too late.”

In other words, I cannot seem to shut off my rational/critical brain and fully access the child-like part of me that finds writing pure fun; pure flow. Sometimes I can’t even sit down in my chair and face the keyboard. Any thoughts or ideas?

If you’ve ever found yourself battling a relentless inner critic—the voice telling you your writing is worthless, you’re too late, or you don’t have what it takes—you’re not alone. In fact, I’d argue all writers face this at some point (usually at multiple points) in their careers.

Read the full article here: https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/conquer-self-doubt-in-writing/

How to Trust Yourself as a Writer (Not Relying on Advice Too Much)

Today, I want to talk about learning how to trust yourself as a writer rather than relying too much on other people’s advice.

This is a question I receive in one form or another quite frequently from writers, particularly the writers who are just starting out and are trying to find that balance of honoring their own creativity and creative instinct—which is probably quite strong or they wouldn’t be interested in creating art and writing stories and balancing that against the need to learn and to understand the techniques and the tenants of the craft by seeking resources that can help you understand writing.

I say often that writing a novel is an extremely complex art form. Whether it’s a screenplay or whatever else—creating any type of story is a very complex art form. There are so many techniques and skills involved that you have to master if you’re going to pull off the whole. Part of it is understanding story theory, understanding the shape of story, character arc, story structure, and plot. Then you also have to learn how to execute those techniques: how to write good dialogue, how to write good prose, even just spelling, punctuation, and grammar. These are all part of the foundation of good writing. Then there are the little nuances of bringing characters to life, writing prose that’s entertaining and interesting and makes sense to readers.

Read the full article here: https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/how-to-trust-yourself-as-a-writer/