Kazmin Corvus
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If You Could Adopt Another Perspective on Life, What Would It Be?
My current life philosophy is very fluid. The world around us is concrete and abides by predictable laws. I know what a stone is. I could calculate its age, conclude its composition, and predict its destruction. However, when it comes to the human condition, I wouldn’t know where to begin. We filter the stable natural Continue reading
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Which TV Or Movie Character Do You Identify With & Why?
It took over an hour to answer this question. I initially thought of David from Schitt’s Creek. Many of my friends used to tell me “Ew, David” or “Oh my god, David!” all the time. He and I share many mannerisms. But then I started thinking of Stevie with her wry humor, Moira with her Continue reading
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What Is Special About This Moment?
I saw this question on Reddit and smiled. I wanted to give my insight and offer this question to everyone else. I’ll start by saying that I am attending college again. My semester will begin soon. I have decided on a career as a public school English teacher. I’ve volunteered in schools before and enjoyed Continue reading
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What Are You Most Proud of?
I finished the first draft of my debut novel this year and learned a great deal throughout that process. While writing, I read and watched the advice of others. Initially, I appreciated their insights, but as my writing improved, I found their advice insufficient. Their tips were typically superficial and lacked actionable steps. “Make your Continue reading
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What Do You Listen to While You Work?
When I write, I love background noise. I cycle between different kinds of background content. Usually, I put on some music. I tend to listen to synthpop or music without any words. If my family is awake, I will play YouTube reaction content. “Gorl-world” is one of my favorite YouTube niches (if you know, you Continue reading
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What Makes You Lose Track of Time?
The activity that makes me lose track of time is writing. When I open my Scrivener documents or draft my future blog posts, I enter a sort of trance. Hours pass, and I’m completely unaware. I forgot to eat and drink water. Sometimes I sit in the most uncomfortable positions to hold my laptop close Continue reading
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Overcoming First Draft Challenges: The Ultimate Self-Revision Checklist for Writers
The first draft is a wild beast that every writer must tame. It moves like scared cattle and circles like sharks in red water. Even after every scene and chapter sits in its correct place, you might wonder if you have forgotten something. Below is a list of actionable steps to tighten your draft. I. Continue reading
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Finding Your Unique Writer’s Voice: Exercises & Tips
Once you’ve read the dictionary, everything else is just a remix. So, how do you make your mixtape stand out? You could spend hours searching for an answer, but one of the most frequent topics you’ll come across is “narrative voice.” It is a complex concept about how a writer communicates information to their audience. Continue reading
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Setting Achievable Writing Goals for Your First Draft
Starting a new writing project is exciting until you sit down and face the blank screen. Creating something out of nothing can be overwhelming. But you are here, which means you have taken the first necessary steps to start that draft. Setting goals can transform that daunting page into a story you love. Why Set Continue reading
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8 Essential Elements of a Great Fantasy Novel (& How to Write Them)
The blog post outlines eight key elements for writing a compelling fantasy novel: compelling world-building, a defined magic system, memorable characters, believable stakes, engaging plots, effective pacing, meaningful themes, and a unique authorial voice. These components create immersive stories that resonate with readers and reflect real-world complexities. Continue reading
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