In the previous post I write about what exactly is a serial. Now I’m giving tips on how to write a serial. Developing a story for the serial format can be like a novel. Or it can differ. It is up to you. But one thing that a serial allows you to do is to… Read More Developing A Story For The Long Serial
To many, the middle is known as the slog. The place where the writer has to keep enough things under wraps so that the ending would be exciting while still having to think of ways to ensure that the plot and story is still progessing. It is indeed hard to think of something. And that… Read More How To Make The Middle Interesting
After a while of writing the first draft, you start to realize that the writing becomes a chore. You don’t know what to do, you can’t figure out. I face that a lot, but one thing I keep in mind is choosing to raise the stakes within the chapter so that the next chapter I… Read More Keeping Things Interesting
I remember the first story I write. When I was around 14 the first time I really got into writing really heavily. My first story was about a cursed console, and well it wasn’t the best as I went a few chapters in and quit. And I happened to have lost that work. Not that… Read More Writing For The First Time
As a beta reader, I had many many learning lessons stories. Let me tell you them and what I learned in each of them. Lesson One: Never compromise my rates This was during the early days that I was working as a paid beta. During those dry spells, I received a message from a man. He… Read More Learning Experiences of a Beta
Tang Dynasty was the time where many claimed this dynasty to be the peak of China. It certainly was the highest China would ever go when it came to the expansion of their territories. China at the hands of this dynasty would not only be powerful but also extravagant. But it wasn’t the best But… Read More The Glorious Tang
Congratulations, you have survived the first draft. But, before you think about querying or getting an editor to fix your style errors, take a moment to think about this question. Even if you believethat an editor will help you when it is just the rough draft. An editor should be able to do an amazing… Read More Is Your Manuscript Ready After The First Draft?
If there was one thing which kept China somewhat elective was the Mandate of Heaven. Which means that anyone could claim to be an Emperor if the previous dynasty had collapsed and the country was in anarchy or split into many separate parts. Or if the dynasty was likely to fail. This sort of rule was good… Read More The Mandate of Heaven
The Song Dynasty is incredibly rich. I mean it, they were an incredibly rich dynasty. To the degree that they were able to throw money literally at their problems. They paid a large tribute to the Jurchens to keep them off their land for most part. Until it didn’t solve their problems. It gives a… Read More The Rich Song
This is the year where I hope everything goes well. I had a rough road in 2018, as much as it really gave me a good idea just what I should be doing and how I should go around it. As much as I was glad 2018 was the year I let myself really finish… Read More 2019: New Year Resolutions
