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LEGO Robin

You Are Not Alone

Writing is by its nature a solitary occupation. But writers don’t have to be alone. We don’t have to channel our inner Robin from the Lego Batman movie when he […]

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Perfection

Embracing the Pain – Receiving Editors’ Feedback

Receiving edits back from an editor is like opening a Christmas present on the set of a horror film: exciting and terrifying at the same time. Don’t get me wrong. […]

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Avengers

Balancing Multiple Viewpoints

One of the coolest things about a series is also one of the biggest challenges for the author: managing a large cast of characters. One film that I think managed […]

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Thor trailer image

Thor: Ragnarok – The Brilliance of Humor

Thor: Ragnarok is one of the best Marvel movies ever. Why? It’s funny. Other Marvel movies have done a great job of incorporating humor into otherwise serious films. The Guardians […]

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Did I Hit my Goals

Not Enough Time in the Day

2017 is almost over. This year went by way too fast. I wish each month had a couple more weeks in it. I love setting goals. Goals motivate me to […]

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Shrek - Layers

Writing Stories – One Layer at a Time

I love in Shrek when he tells Donkey that ogres are like onions. They have layers. Even though Donkey suggests layered cake would be a better image, the onion analogy […]

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Write Today - And Keep Writing

NaNoWriMo – The Day After

Like many writers, new and experienced, you may be gearing up for a dedicated writing month in November, eager to crack that 50,000 word goal of NaNoWriMo. Good luck! I […]

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Frank Gama SLC 2017

SLC Comicon – Part 2 – As a Vendor

Earlier this month, I talked about SLC comicon, which I have attended multiple times. In the past, I attended as one of the authors participating with the Bard’s Tower. Those […]

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SLCCC logo

SLC Comicon – A Feast for the Eyes

This month in Fictorians, we’re talking all about conventions! Today I’m discussing past experiences at SLC comicon, and in a couple of weeks I’ll share new insights from attending it […]

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Momentum Quote

Using Deadlines to Drive Momentum

Writing is an act of creation. Building a poem, a short story, or a novel is a project that requires continuing effort for sometimes months or years. Completing that project […]

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