Category: Writing
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The Creative Balance: Why Writers Need to Create, Consume, and Connect
Stephen King famously advises aspiring writers to “read a lot and write a lot.” It’s a mantra that’s been passed around endlessly in writing circles, and for good reason—it’s excellent advice. But, true to my nature, I’d like to do what I do best: overanalyze it. When you break it down, this advice points to…
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Writing Advice From a Squirrel
With looming mountains, glacier carved valleys and endless stretches of snow-tipped trees, the beauty of the Yukon is breathtaking not because it’s loud, but so profoundly quiet. In that stillness is where my writing thrives thanks to a lesson from a squirrel. Before moving here, I enjoyed nature in a childlike way. Beaches are fun,…
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Shadow Work in Fantasy Romance: Facing Our Darkside Along With The Characters
Explore how shadow work shapes flawed, irresistible characters in deep, spicy fantasy romance. Discover why emotional depth and detailed worldbuilding create unforgettable love stories in your favourite novels.
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How Real Landscapes Inspire My Story Worlds
Nature is a whole mood, and difference landscapes influence us in such spectacular ways. The natural world plays a very large role in my life, living in all the way up here in Yukon Canada, most of what I do is outdoorsy and slightly adventurous. But the love of nature reaches deep into my imagination…
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Heart-Centred Romance Meets Real-World Womanhood: How The Divine Feminine Energy Shapes My Books and My Life
A New Moon spread was the kick in the ass I needed to fully embrace what I’ve been working toward for years. It’s time to stop betraying yourself to fit others’ images of you. Trust your intuition to know if your fear of stepping into your true self is coming from you or being imposed…
ALLISON MARTIN 