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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11 Pieces of Advice From Writers
A few great points here. I’m a particular fan of #1.
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Reading Addiction
Ultimately, in order to be a great writers, we as wordsmiths must also be great readers. I cannot tell you how many authors have been both inspirations and tutors for me and my writing craft….
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Writing Schedule, Activate! (?)
I’ve had a horrible writing week, which makes me cranky. I do have a few excuses, mostly revolving around finishing up my last week at my student job and the awful traffic that has sprung up…
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Back to School… or not?: Education after the Apocalypse and in the Dystopia
An interesting perspective to think about.
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Inspiration Point
I’ve seen this one quite a few times and love it. Writing, for me, is a way to push boundaries. There are endless and intricate possibilities beyond imagining of what can be achieved through words; sometimes…
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Secondary Characters Stealing the Show
I used to write my secondary characters as place holders. They served a purpose and maybe had a name and then move on. I think they’re exerting revenge, because they’ve started coming out the woodwork…
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Social Commentary and the Kindle App
I’ve always been fascinated by social and political commentary. Right now I’m (finally) starting up Orson Scott Card’s Ender’s Game, after staring at it on my shelf for much too long while thinking that “I…
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Jumping Off the Cliff into the World of Social Media
Here it goes. Stepping off into the unknown. Beginning an adventure into the increasingly befuddled world of blogging. After months of research, hesitation, and the general feeling of being overwhelmed, here is my debut. As…