I don’t know how to title this, but it’s important so I’m going to say it regardless
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Author: Alyssa Flynn
Alyssa is a writer of fantasy and sci-fi, a certified geek, and a blogger over at Alyssa Lost in Space. She is currently writing her first novel which she plans to self-publish in Fall 2020.
Magic Systems and Other Worldbuilding Problems
Writing is hard. And despite being an avid consumer of fantasy fiction, crafting a magic system of my own has presented me with some difficulties.
14 Ways to Update Old Blog Posts (& Free Checklist!)
It’s important to stay consistent and to always be posting new content, but it’s important to give some tlc to those old posts as well. It’s good for your readers, and it’s good for your SEO. Here are fourteen ways to update those old blog posts.
First Impressions: A Look at the Opening Lines of Popular Fantasy Novels
The first line is important, so I’m taking a look at the opening lines for twenty-five of the most popular fantasy novels.
10 Books on My TBR I’m too Intimidated to Read
Sometimes a book carries with it a hefty expectation/reputation. And that can make a girl nervous, you know?
Geeky Ambients to Listen to While You Work, Play & Self-Isolate
I can’t be the only one who needs a bit of a soundtrack to help me focus when I’m working. And who doesn’t want to feel like their working on the deck of a Star Destroyer or in the library at Hogwarts?
Using Randomized Emojis to Create Story Prompts
I had this weird idea a while back and I thought it might be a fun way to kill an evening.
Diving Into a Blogger’s Backlist
Success is not spawned from nothing. It’s the result of a lot of hard work and a constant dedication.
WIP Update: The Premise of The Inquisitor of Darrmun
While choosing a novel to write has been something of a struggle, I have been working on some short story ideas about the Inquisitor of Darrmun.
Character Sheets Don’t Work & Other Brainstorming Problems
I’ve always found character sheets have made writing harder for me than they’ve made it easier.
