Why divisibility in currency denominations developed and how to apply that to fantasy worldbuilding and the creation of currencies.

Create an immersive reader experience by avoiding excessive time words in your prose.

Keeper of the Gate Cue the applause! I’m thrilled to announce that Sangwheel Chronicles , my four-book epic saga, is now complete!...

How to master the art of punctuating dialogue.

This method of outlining a novel focuses on character growth arcs using the story circles of Dan Harmon of Rick and Morty fame.

"How long should a chapter be?" is a question I often get asked, and my answer is usually, "As long as it needs to be." But let’s be...

Do readers love or hate the use of common tropes in fantasy?

I'm not normally a huge Arthurian fan, but this was well done. Rodriguez brings a fresh perspective by focusing on the coming-of-age...

The Epic Third Installment in the Sangwheel Chronicles Greetings, dear readers and fellow fantasy enthusiasts! The Empire of Lumiaron...

In defense of the Evil Overlord trope in fantasy

The Chosen One trope is a familiar and oft-debated narrative device in the world of fantasy literature. The trope centers on a central...

Magic is the lifeblood of any fantasy story, the mysterious force that can captivate readers and transport them to worlds beyond their...

An exploration of character archetypes in fantasy.

Filtering in prose writing and how to remove it.

One of the most crucial lessons I've learned along my writing journey is the importance of showing, not telling, how my characters are...

So there I was, just your average getting started fantasy indy author. I published my first book, The Hidden Blade on Amazon and entered...

It's been an insanely busy time with the release of Ducal Heir. Among other things, I entered SPFBO 8, which isn't much work on my side,...

Book release for The Ducal Heir

The final secret to a great edit

It seems incredible that one year ago today I took the decision to start a YouTube channel and self-publish my book, and yet here we are....