I found a lovely video by Bookishpixie that neatly summarizes how to get out of a writing slump. Always a good reminder!
And now you know! Thanks Bookishpixie!
Author: Ethan Kincaid
Ethan Kincaid was born in 1985 in Ontario, Canada. He graduated from Carleton University in Ottawa with a degree in Linguistics and a minor in Japanese Language. After finishing his education, he settled down there with his wife Kaitlyn and became a full-time writer. In 2011, he moved to Montreal and discovered its vibrant writing culture.
In 2015, Ethan moved to Helsinki, Finland with his wife; he works as a creative craftsman and part time author. The greatest joy in his life lies in helping others find venues for their own personal expression.
A sneak peak at a new dagger …
A sample of things to come! This seraph blade has its basic shaping completed. Hours more of smoothing and polishing await it.
Each blade is designed to the buyer’s specifications. We start with a basic model, make modifications, and shape the blade as desired.
If you’d like one of your own, here is an FAQ where you can find purchasing information. Happy hunting!
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These Five Words Are Making Your Writing Weak – Cut Them
It’s tempting to “soften” our writing with words that weaken its impact. While it’s been said that writing is an act of baring one’s soul to the world and is thus inherently intimidating, we do ourselves no favours by being shy about it.
To that end, here are five words you can chop right now to strengthen your writing. Click to read more.
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Why Are So Many People Snobbish About Fantasy and Sci-fi?
As a writer of fantasy, I often find people turning up their noses when I say I write about dragons and magic. I feel it’s unwarranted. But how did it get to be this way?
Check out this great article I read on WIRED:
Why Are So Many People Snobby About Fantasy Fiction?
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Updates on Hollow Vengeance
I’ve been quiet about my sequel for awhile and I’d like to update you fine folks on my progress. I’ve rip-tear-and-repaired the plot, re-conceptualized the character arcs, and I’m now in the process of solidifying the timeline. Since the launch of my first book, Blood of Midnight: The Broken Prophecy, I’ve learned a lot about what makes a story run smoothly and how to keep my readers on their toes. I’m really eager to bring you a novel even better than the first!
In other news, I will soon be launching my YouTube channel to serve up some more literary goodies with a more interactive medium. More news on that later.
Finally, I’ll be attending a Beltain Fair at the Montreal West Curling Club at which I’ll have a table. If you’re in the area and fancy snagging one of my paperbacks, swing on by! Also, check out some of the other local authors and activities. I for one am seriously in the mood to celebrate after a long, cold winter.
Catch you later guys and as always, thanks for stopping by!
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Story Tropes Bingo
I saw this and just had to link. Say hello to Story Tropes Bingo! Below is just a sample. Click for the whole article!
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Realistic Writing: Head Injuries
Your goody two-shoes hero doesn’t want to kill people, so he just knocks them out. Sounds pretty straightforward right? Except it isn’t. Do you have any idea what it takes to render someone unconscious with blunt force trauma? Before I read this article, I didn’t! What’s more, you might not want to. It’s all too easy to die from the after effects of being hit on the head.
A word of warning: this is a frank account of the realities of head injury. If violence makes you squirm, you may not want to click.
Now brace yourself guys, this is gonna hurt.
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Care and Feeding of Your Writer is Very Important!
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Can Writer’s Block Be Sexy?
Sometimes I don’t know what’s going on with my muse. All the same, have a little poetry.
A Page in Wait
White-breasted and virgin am I.
Lay eyes upon me,
then fingers.Lay me down and press me,
smooth me under-palm.
A hitch in breath
at the first touch
of pen.Thirsty fibres drink, saturate,
darken, flush with ink.
Pant with each scratch upon me.
Faster now.Cover me, fill me to my edges.
Change me, claim me.
I shall never be the same.
Marked by your hands,
by your will.Satiated?
There is another side to me.
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All-Day Wear – Alcohol Activated Body Paint
Hi folks! A commenter asked some really interesting questions about how to manage and touch-up alcohol activated paint while you’re at a convention hall or other event. That’s certainly something I’ve experimented with a lot and I’ve found some things that do and don’t work so well.
So, how do you keep looking like this all day long?
It’s easier than you think with just a few tricks. Continue reading “All-Day Wear – Alcohol Activated Body Paint”
