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March Writing Update!
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Writing Process – Detailed Character Information
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjQemQuGCTY Thanks for watching this video on all the details I set in place for my characters before I begin my outlining! I'm interested to know your thoughts on...
Writing Process – Polishing the Plot
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December Writing Update!
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Writing Process – Getting to Know the Protagonists
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Writing Process – Selecting the Setting
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My Writing Process – Developing Ideas
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November Writing Update and Future Writing Plans
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I’m Alex Giguere and I’m an Epic Fantasy Writer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moVgCBWWawA Thanks for watching! Writing epic fantasy is my passion and becoming a successful author is my pursuit. By weaving together intriguing and complex...
(MORE) IDEAS
My last post talked about my thoughts regarding the general worth of ideas. Shifting to something more practical for sifting through your own ideas, this post will deal more with some helpful tips on how to grow your ideas. What does it mean to grow your idea?
IDEAS
What’s a book or story idea worth? Somewhere between nothing and a whole lot. There are classic examples of stories that have made it big, attributed to the idea being so original and captivating. The first example that comes to mind is Tolkien’s works.
THE ADVENTURE BEGINS
Why do I write? To lay it out as simply as I can, I love writing because I enjoy sharing the epic fantasy stories, characters, and worlds that I’ve created. For me, it’s not enough to think of interesting characters, exciting plots twists, and fantastic settings.