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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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What Old-Timey Photography Can Teach You About Writing
Another excellent post to consider!
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CNTRL-F is My Best Friend
My manuscript is complete. It’s an odd sensation, because I’m not getting the urge to jump up and down and squeal excessively (or collapse in a bed and sleep) as I thought I would. There’s a…
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This Fallow Ground
This is a good point to keep in mind! I find myself doing my best story plotting and character development doing things besides writing.