For years, I existed on the internet as “Awakedragon.” (I think my Twitter handle might still be that.) I’m claiming my own name now, but as a nod to my beginnings, this is now the AwakeDragon Blog!
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The Things in My Head
First off, a huge thank you to Nadya, ToddMedicii, Musefully Mendaciloquent, Chaos, Cats and Chronic Pain, American Writers Exposed, A Cup of English Tea, Rickhitch, Tastehitch, Cholontics Writerly Musings, and KnightHearth for responding for my call for help about my query. I really appreciate the time and thoughts you guys offered, and my query is definitely better because of it. You all rock. ——————————————————————————— Writing this…
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Query Help!
I need your help. Yes, you, the one scrolling past my post. No, I’m not asking for money. I need your opinion. Your honest opinion. Below is my query letter. If you don’t know what is query letter is, it’s a short, engaging clip that outlines your novel and hopefully captures the attention of an…
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Calling all Writers
This week is going to be the last editing week. I swear to god, if I don’t stop myself from editing at some point I’m never going to do anything with my life. Okay, sure it’s Wednesday so my week is half over – but I’m going to be done by this weekend! I have…
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Does your Executive Brain fail too?
So there’s this little part of your brain that helps with completing tasks. It’s called Executive Brain Function or something. I don’t know where the hell mine is, because a lot of the time when things are thiiiiiiiis close to being done and… oh look, squirrel! It’s the worst with my writing. I have no problem sitting down and…
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Can you hear writing advice through white noise
This is what I tend to think… which makes things so much more frustrating.
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One Lovely Blog Hop
About two weeks ago I was informed by the engaging Cheryl Fassett of Catching Fireflies that she has nominated me for the One Lovely Blog Hop! Yes, this post in response is a little late. I’m sure this is a broken record at this point – life got in the way: family time, moving, work, writing, etc. But whatever,…
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How to Stumble About World Building
I’ve always been a little envious of writers who are first and foremost “world builders.” They’ve got their history, culture, geography and general lay of the land allllll figured out while diving into their characters and plot. I’m such a character writer. I’ll get a picture in my head of two characters talking, or dancing, or…
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What Old-Timey Photography Can Teach You About Writing
Another excellent post to consider!