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Write Point of View: 9/1/10 - 10/1/10

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Write Point of View. The musing of a fantasy fiction writer. Friday, September 10, 2010. Expanding Horizons with Local Writers. I thought it might be beneficial to express my impressions, since I had never attended any form of local writer’s association until late last month – and given that I’ve been on this quest to publish a novel for long enough – it’s high time I should extend my reach beyond my own keyboard. Q4U: Have you looked for and/or joined any local writer groups in your area? Well, as much ...

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Write Point of View: How to Take Critique Gracefully

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Write Point of View. The musing of a fantasy fiction writer. Friday, March 4, 2011. How to Take Critique Gracefully. So, how does one accept criticism? OK, maybe not yet, but we’ll get there. It’s more likely that you saw flaws and wanted to point them out. 8226; This doesn’t make sense! That do you mean it doesn’t make sense? I know what I’m talking about! Was north by that big pine tree in one paragraph and then in the direction of the bolder 200 feet away in the next? This is, again, a great opportuni...

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Write Point of View: The Mysterious Basilisk

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Write Point of View. The musing of a fantasy fiction writer. Wednesday, March 2, 2011. Leonardo da Vinci added that it was the smell of a weasel’s urine that killed the basilisk and often the weasel itself. It was not the gaze itself that killed, but rather the corruption of the air between the basilisk and the victim. Its breath was a poisonous fume. The basilisk could breathe fire. It could kill with the sound of its hiss. The caw of a crow could kill it. Ancient alchemists believed that the basilisk h...

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Write Point of View: Forms of Government

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Write Point of View. The musing of a fantasy fiction writer. Here is a list of 45 forms of government to get your creative juices flowing for your fictional societies. Have fun and play safe! Remember: this is not an inclusive list. There are many government types and sub-sects that have multiple "pure" ideologies as well as some that I have not listed. I suggest your local library and the Internet as valuable resources if you want to examine any of these in more depth. No rulership or enforced authority.

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Write Point of View: 2/1/11 - 3/1/11

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Write Point of View. The musing of a fantasy fiction writer. Friday, February 25, 2011. I missed my Friday morning blog, so here’s a “Late Edition” just for you! In particular, I loved her analogy of writers compared to a dead moose. *chuckles*. You’ll just have to watch and see. Friday, February 18, 2011. The Art of Balance. How to we effectively balance so many aspects of our lives without going mad? It’s important to set realistic and attainable goals. Set your goals too high and you never a...Even if...

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Write Point of View: 8/1/10 - 9/1/10

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Write Point of View. The musing of a fantasy fiction writer. Friday, August 27, 2010. Finding a Character's Voice. 8220;Sneakin', sneakin'! Hobbitsess always sssooo polite, yesss. Ehm.nice Hobbitsess. Smeagol brings them up ssecret ways, that nobody else can find. Tired he is, and thirsty he is and he guidesssess 'em and he searchesss the path.yess. And then they say: Sneak! 8221; - Gollum: Lord of the Rings. Wednesday, August 25, 2010. Regardless of their appearance, these were some nasty customers.

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Write Point of View: Naga: Trickster or Constable of the Universe

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Write Point of View. The musing of a fantasy fiction writer. Wednesday, March 9, 2011. Naga: Trickster or Constable of the Universe. Time for another Mythological Monster Wednesday. This week, we’re moving away from Western culture monsters and shifting to the Far East. Truly a creature worthy of respect, the guardians of water and earth, the protectors of nature, the vengeful spirits of her wrath, naga are a deeply seeded tradition in Eastern culture that has survived even into the contemporary world of...

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Write Point of View: Spring Break

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Write Point of View. The musing of a fantasy fiction writer. Wednesday, March 16, 2011. I’ve let the blog go this week. Spring break = visiting family out of town. For both of my loyal blog followers, I’ll be back soon with another exciting rendition of my take on Life, the Universe, and Everything. Please play nice with others. Disrespect against any commentor (or me for that matter) may result in deletion of your comment. Disagreements are perfectly acceptable - just keep it civil. Musing about my WIP.

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Write Point of View: Good vs. Bad Goal Setting Strategies

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Write Point of View. The musing of a fantasy fiction writer. Friday, March 25, 2011. Good vs. Bad Goal Setting Strategies. Let’s first discuss what makes for bad and good goals. You’ll learn that setting sub-standard measurements of achievement can be accomplished with minimal effort. You’ll be proud; after all, you DID accomplish your objective, right? But, you’ll learn something else too: that you can get by doing less than your very best. Is that what you want to train yourself to do? This is easier t...

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Write Point of View: Hippocampus, Seen but Rarely Heard About

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Write Point of View. The musing of a fantasy fiction writer. Wednesday, March 30, 2011. Hippocampus, Seen but Rarely Heard About. It’s time once again for another Wednesday. And, that means yet another mythological monster brought from the shadows of time-long-past into the light. The hippocampus was also the theme of several heraldic shields, as were many of the ancient and powerful monsters of mythology. There is little more written, but the imagery in both ancient and modern times is stunning. Please ...