Today, we’re going to talk about the benefits of a wiki when writing a book series. For those that don’t know what a wiki is, it’s like an online encyclopedia. You can use it to build out your world and characters is an easy-to-use format. Check out the wikipedia for Game of Thrones as an example of how it can...

When you’re getting ready to write a story, you might be wondering how to set up your protagonist against your antagonist. You might be thinking that your antagonist is purely evil and your main hero is purely good. Sometimes, though, good versus good can make just as interesting of a read. Sympathetic Villains Writing an antagonist doesn’t mean they have...

If you’re anything like me, you probably have a hundred ideas for novels in your head at any given time. You’ve thought about plots, you’ve listened to your characters, and you’ve brainstormed conflict and resolutions. Yet, you still haven’t sat down to write. Perhaps you should consider outlining your novel. There’s a lot of debate out there about whether outlining...

All my life, I’ve wanted to write an epic fantasy series. So one day, I decided to do just that. I brainstormed a plot, I developed the characters, and I set out with a lot of excitement and a little bit of fear. Eight years later, I finally completed my six-book Cartharia series. Wow, what a ride! Now that I’m...