by Autumn | Mar 24, 2017 | Tips, Writing
I remember writing my first big epic fantasy battle scene. Despite having written lots of smaller fights and scuffles, when the moment came for an all-out battle across a large area and encompassing favorite characters and my oh-so-favorite villain, I floundered. And...
by Autumn | Jul 22, 2016 | Tips, Writing
Boy, fantasy has changed! My husband and I recently started watching the Shannara Chronicles on Netflix. The episodes are being released this year (I think this may be the most up to date I’ve ever been in watching a series!), but the story is based on the Elfstones...
by Autumn | Feb 5, 2016 | Tips, Writing
A review I read got me thinking about this question and I wanted to pose it to you because I think it is an interesting one. Do characters need to progress in the course of a novel? The review (and it was actually a good one. But no, I’m not linking up to it or even...
by Autumn | Jan 29, 2016 | Tips, Writing
It started because my editor said I couldn’t use the description “navy blue.” “Because,” she pointed out, “not every navy on earth even uses the same color of blue,” much less the possible armada in my fantasy world. She suggested I use “dark blue.” The proverbial...
by Autumn | Aug 22, 2014 | Tips, Writing
Writing is an interesting beast. It is a creative process that can take a route all of its own. But one of the things I love about it is moving forward with the process. Which is why I’ve always admired authors who kept a writing schedule. Giving myself a deadline and...
