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  • How to Build a World Where Romance and Magic Feed Each Other

    The best romantasy worlds don’t treat magic as scenery and romance as a subplot. They make each one the thing the other can’t survive without. Here’s how I build worlds where love and power keep each other honest.

  • The Site I Buried for a Decade (and Why I Finally Dug It Back Up)

    Before Autumn Bassina, there was J.A. Stinger — a site I built and abandoned and rebuilt, on and off, for over ten years. Here’s why I finally stopped hiding behind it.

  • Becoming a Better Novelist: Unleashing the Power of Creative Writing

    Writing a novel is no easy feat. It requires dedication, perseverance, and a deep understanding of the craft. Aspiring novelists often strive to create stories that captivate readers from the very first page and keep them engaged until the end. In this blog post, we will explore a range of creative writing techniques that can…

  • Enhancing Creative Writing with ChatGPT: Unleashing Your Imagination

    In the realm of creative writing, inspiration can sometimes be elusive, leaving writers grappling with the dreaded writer’s block. However, the advent of artificial intelligence has ushered in new possibilities for nurturing creativity. ChatGPT, a powerful language model developed by OpenAI, can serve as an invaluable tool for writers seeking to unlock their imagination and…

  • The Art of Storytelling: Crafting Immersive Narratives That Captivate

    Storytelling is a timeless art form that has captivated audiences for centuries. From ancient myths and folktales to modern novels and films, the power of a well-crafted story can transport us to new worlds, evoke deep emotions, and ignite our imaginations. In this blog post, we delve into the intricacies of the art of storytelling,…

  • Quick Plotting Tip: Write Your Story Backwards

    bucketsiler: If you have a difficult time plotting, try writing or outlining your story backwards—from the end to the beginning. Writers who have a difficult time outlining, plotting, and planning their stories often benefit from this technique. You’ll need a general idea of what your story is about for this to work, and of course…

  • Random sites for writers

    A  small list of random ass sites I’ve found useful when writing: Fragrantica: perfume enthusiast site that has a long list of scents. v helpful when you’re writing your guilty pleasure abo fics Just One Cookbook: recipe site that centers on Japanese cuisine. Lots of different recipes to browse, plenty of inspiration so you’re not…

  • Check this out: ‘350 Character Traits – A Fabulous Resource for Writers’

    Check this out: ‘350 Character Traits – A Fabulous Resource for Writers’ – http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/2X9ujt/:KmgZVQcR:eKvGD1qa

  • The Formula for a Novel Blurb

  • Writing and need help? Check out this terrific list