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Author Archives: Kim Frieacre

Letters from the Editor: June

letters from the editor - June 2021

Sometimes life gets in the way of other things, especially writing. That’s why this month’s Letters from the Editor is all about endurance.

Posted byKim FrieacreJune 7, 2021June 8, 2021Posted inAdminTags:Letters from the Editor, Personal, WritingLeave a comment on Letters from the Editor: June

Picking Up a Pen (Post-Pandemic)

2020 has sucked so far and the world, understandably, ground to a halt. However, if you feel like picking up a pen again, here’s how to shake off those post-pandemic blues.

Posted byKim FrieacreJune 30, 2020April 10, 2021Posted inMaking ProgressTags:Featured, Fiction, Writing, Writing AdviceLeave a comment on Picking Up a Pen (Post-Pandemic)

10 book-themed events for March 2020

It’s Spring! Although the weather outside is still cold and generally unpleasant, March is the perfect time to rejoin the outside world. If you’re looking for fun literary or writing activities, here are 10 book-themed events to enjoy this month.

Posted byKim FrieacreMarch 3, 2020April 19, 2021Posted inEventsTags:Book festival, Books, Featured, Literature, Reading, WritingLeave a comment on 10 book-themed events for March 2020

It’s a Kind of Magic: Where does magic come from?

It’s a Kind of Magic is an ongoing blog series about how to create a realistic magic system for your fantasy novel. This first article asks the question: where does magic come from?

Posted byKim FrieacreOctober 13, 2019March 30, 2020Posted inWorld BuildingTags:Fantasy, Featured, Fiction, World Building, Writing, Writing Advice1 Comment on It’s a Kind of Magic: Where does magic come from?

5 Traits of a Great Middle Grade Villain

From You-Know-Who to Mrs Coulter and her golden monkey, all great Middle Grade villains share traits that make them memorable. Here are 5 of them.

Posted byKim FrieacreSeptember 29, 2019April 19, 2021Posted inCharacter DevelopmentTags:Children's Literature, Featured, Fiction, Villains, Writing, Writing AdviceLeave a comment on 5 Traits of a Great Middle Grade Villain

How to Write Bisexual Characters

There are many myths about bisexuality, which can cause misrepresentation in books and other media. To combat this, today’s ‘Writing Right’ blog is all about How to Write Bisexual Characters.

Posted byKim FrieacreSeptember 22, 2019February 7, 2022Posted inWriting RightTags:Bi Visibility Day, Bisexuality, Bisexuals, Celebrate Bisexuality Day, Featured, LGBTQ+, Writing, Writing AdviceLeave a comment on How to Write Bisexual Characters

The 3 Pillars of Writing Great Characters

Hemingway once said “…a writer should create living people, not characters.” Use the “3 Pillars of Writing Great Characters” method to do just that!

Posted byKim FrieacreSeptember 17, 2019April 19, 2021Posted inCharacter DevelopmentTags:Featured, Fiction, Heroes, Supporting Characters, Villains, Writing, Writing AdviceLeave a comment on The 3 Pillars of Writing Great Characters

5 Reasons Why All Writers Should Go Outside

Writing can mean long hours alone, talking only to your characters. Yet, to write truly great fiction, writers should go outside. Here’s why.

Posted byKim FrieacreSeptember 9, 2019April 19, 2021Posted inWorld BuildingTags:Featured, Inspiration, World Building, Writing, Writing AdviceLeave a comment on 5 Reasons Why All Writers Should Go Outside

Top 10 Traits of a Compelling Middle Grade Hero

What makes for a compelling Middle Grade hero? What characteristics do Harry Potter, Artemis Fowl, Percy Jackson, Lyra Belacqua and Bilbo Baggins have in common?

Posted byKim FrieacreSeptember 2, 2019January 31, 2022Posted inCharacter DevelopmentTags:Children's Literature, Featured, Fiction, Heroes3 Comments on Top 10 Traits of a Compelling Middle Grade Hero
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