Why Fantasy Writers Need Science
“Fantasy is ultimately about what is real.”
writing
A Product of Their Time: The Inescapable Disappointment of Stories Ageing
Things that seem funny or revolutionary ten or fifteen years ago can be offensive today. The fact is, if something is problematic now, it was always problematic, and we’re only just starting to see it.
Strong Female Characters are Weak Writing
Have you ever noticed there’s no male equivalent to this trope? There’s no Strong Male Character? Of course not, it is always assumed that men are strong.
How to make an adventure novel more exciting – my opinions
How do you write an exciting adventure story? I’ve been mulling over this recently.
Interview Your Character With These Thirty Questions!
Thirty questions to ask your character!
Diving Into Earthsea – I Finally Read Ursula Le Guin!
My thoughts on my first Ursula Le Guin novel.
21: The Lockdown Begins
“Because I was up last night, I started The Crown. I’ll say it’s for research, and that’s true, but the fact is, Netflix has recommended it to me so many times, that I just gave up and decided to watch the first episode.”
Quarantine Diaries – II: The Value of the Arts
As I try to power through with positivity, I’ve been thinking about the value of art, and artists.
Quarantine Diaries
If you can afford to stay at home, this time is great if you want to be creative. But the fact that you’re home all day also has a strangely lulling effect. The urgency to work is no longer there. At least, that’s how I feel about it.
Damini Kane 