NKvM

@NKvM · 1 year ago

Back on Track with My NaNoWriMo Novel: The Ghost, the Skeleton, and the Sad Girl It's been a rocky start to November for me and my National Novel Writing Month project. I was churning along, working...

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@NKvM · 1 year ago

My Journey as an Author - 24

Mastering the Art of Foreshadowing: A Writer's Secret Weapon Foreshadowing is a powerful literary technique that allows writers to hint at future events or outcomes within their narratives. It adds d...

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@NKvM · 1 year ago

My Journey as an Author - 23

Understanding Beats In storytelling, beats refer to the major plot points or moments that drive the narrative forward. They are significant events or turning points that impact the characters and the...

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@NKvM · 1 year ago

My Journey as an Author - 22

Hey, everybody. Today I want to give a few tips about writing dialogue. Before we start, it's important to understand the purpose of speakers speaking. Dialogue is a powerful tool that brings charact...

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@NKvM · 1 year ago

My Journey as an Author - 21

I am taking some brief time to write a few more pieces for Medium. They are autobiographical in nature, covering some of my experiences and anecdotes while traveling. I think I can be accused of a bit...

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@NKvM · 1 year ago

My Journey as an Author - 20

I recently posted a short story, Lady of the House , over at Ecency. For someone new to the platform, it has done well. I am quite pleased. Hopefully, it will provide the additional resources I need...

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@NKvM · 1 year ago

My Journey as an Author - 19

I was writing a scene today where I wanted the character to feel fear, and the reader to be anxious. The outcome was not known. Something bad was going to happen, but it wasn't clear how things would...

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@NKvM · 1 year ago

My Journey as an Author - 18

Today, I want to delve a little into the struggle that lies at the very heart of every writer's personal journey: motivation and inspiration. These two forces possess an incredible ability to ignite t...

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@NKvM · 1 year ago

My Journey as an Author - 17

More Medium posting. I shared some personal anecdotes there. My recent one is almost good, the product of a little freewriting. I was busy organizing my personal notes, expanding those brief snippets...

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@NKvM · 1 year ago

My Journey as an Author - 16

Building a solid outline is an essential step in the novel writing process. It serves as a roadmap, guiding authors through the narrative arc and ensuring a cohesive and engaging story. But there are...

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@NKvM · 1 year ago

My Journey as an Author - 15

Consternation! I am stuck having to do some light edits to my work on Pearl of the Cultivators. Apparently, I don't have enough resource cap to post the chapters, which is annoying. In time, it won't...

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@NKvM · 1 year ago

My Journey as an Author - 14

I'd like to take a moment and wander across some of my recurring thoughts. A narrative element which crops up in my writing with some frequency is dreams, not as premonitions of events yet to pass, bu...

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@NKvM · 1 year ago

My Journey as an Author - 13

So, I have a basic free site up at yola. Forgive the lack of domain name, but you can go there to see it yourself. It was more an experiment than anything. I need to fill out a larger stub, and write...

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@NKvM · 1 year ago

My Journey as an Author - 12

Here are some of the associated cover arts for Sul - Savage Realm, and Hat Trick. I think they look okay, though I am not convinced the title and text work for them. I am planning on putting up to...

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@NKvM · 1 year ago

My Journey as an Author - 11

I have posted on Ecency, which is part of the Hive ecosystem. I did not expect Pearl of the Cultivators to be the first serial to go up, but Chapter Zero will be posted as soon as my resources recov...

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@NKvM · 1 year ago

My Journey as an Author - 10

Finding the delicate balance between productivity, structure, and inspiration is essential for nurturing creativity and achieving success. There are a lot of distractions and demands, and it's crucial...

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@NKvM · 1 year ago

My Journey as an Author - 9

We are closing in on October, which some call Preptober, a busy month in advance of November's NaNoWriMo. And, if you don't know what that is, it is National Novel Writing Month. The idea of setting...

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@NKvM · 1 year ago

My Journey as an Author - 8

So, I was thinking about explain my other serial project, Pearl of the Cultivators. I have some developed arcs and lore, but thought it might be good to share an aspect of the first season, following...

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@NKvM · 1 year ago

My Journey as an Author - 7

Well, I feel like a missed a day. It's been busy, but productive. Of course, it is all about forward progress. Even if you miss a day, you get back to it, and try to break your record. It's nice if y...

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@NKvM · 1 year ago

My Journey as an Author - 6

I have done a few mockups for pages of a simple ebook example. This is part of a demonstration project to show others how easy it is to go from concept to finished product. It will further incorporate...

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@NKvM · 1 year ago

My Journey as an Author - 5

Things are shaping up nicely. Today, I created my subreddit, which will serve as a place to post about writing. I think it is far from building a proper community, but will help in creating links to m...

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@NKvM · 1 year ago

My Journey as an Author - 4

Today, I have focused on working on my serialized content and managing some of my articles on another platform, Publish0x. I have grown to ten followers, which I think is decent, considering most peop...

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@NKvM · 1 year ago

My Journey as an Author - 3

To find success, it is best to develop a plan and put it to practice. In this regard, I am exploring my options among the many platforms and tools available for an author to post content. Some favor...

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@NKvM · 1 year ago

My Journey as an Author -2

Today continues my attempts to establish an online presence to both grow a community and increase readership. It is early, and there has been little progress, but these things generally start slow. I...

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@NKvM · 1 year ago

My Journey as an Author - 1

Let's get to it. In today's digital age, we have an incredible opportunity to shape our own destinies as authors by establishing a strong online presence. Building a personal brand or online identity...

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