Monthly Archives: January 2022

Crafting Rich Characters (Part 1)

Greetings to all the storytellers out there. Let me start out by first wishing you a peaceful Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Then by sharing how … Crafting Rich Characters (Part 1)

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Small Post About Sea Turtles . . . I’m Not Joking

So, I was in a classroom and noticed a poster.  I’d seen it before multiple times, but a new thought clicked in my head: There are only 7 species of sea turtles? I always thought there were more than that, … Continue reading

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Goal Post: Brain Pieces at 30% Capacity

You know it’s been a week when this post isn’t scheduled.  It means I passed out rather quickly last night.  Exhaustion took me over and it’s still not really done with me, but I can’t get myself to sleep any … Continue reading

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7 Tips to Writing Chase Scenes

While a staple of action movies, the chase scene isn’t as easy to pull off when it comes to books.  They depend a lot on visuals to create the right amount of suspense and tension, which means word choice is … Continue reading

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Creating a Promotional Author Video

Hello, SEers! Welcome to the first Mae Day of 2022. I hope your New Year is off to a great start! Today, I’d like to talk about how to create a … Creating a Promotional Author Video

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Poetry Day: 30 Minutes

(Clearly, my time management skills and quiet time have not improved since 2011.) Half an hour Is all I ask for Just thirty measly minutes Time to myself To be left alone Yet it never comes to pass Four people … Continue reading

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Ye New Oil Boutique: All Effects Are Temporary

Welcome to our little store.  As you can tell from the sign, we have oils and a nice collection at that.  Please don’t touch anything because even the residue of our products can have an effect.  Understand that these last … Continue reading

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Writing Set-Up for the Big Reveal!

Greetings, SE Readers. Beem with you today. First, I want to thank everybody involved with Story Empire for the warm welcome extended to me as a new … Writing Set-Up for the Big Reveal!

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Teaser Tuesday: Visiting a Friend

I really liked this scene between Clyde and Chastity.  It raises some questions if you haven’t read War of Nytefall: Eulogy though.  Enjoy.

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#4 Post of 2021: 7 Tips to Adding Fear Into Fiction

(Post originally published on February 3, 2021.) Even if you don’t write horror, you may want to include some fear in your stories.  From fear, we can create hope and relief.  We can also drive people into despair and sadness.  … Continue reading

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