August 12, 2019

How Time Travel Helps You Write More

Hope’s Hacks(some ways to break up that writer’s block) This month’s cure: Time Travel   What the cure is: Going to historical villages, attending medieval faires, and other historical events    Why the cure will help: For some reason, going to a historical-themed village/play/event can kindle a creative spark. Maybe seeing actors trying their best imitations of Renaissance slang or watching a good Old-Fashioned joust can not only […]
September 5, 2019

How Research Destroys Writer’s Block

Hope’s Hacks(some ways to break up that writer’s block) This month’s cure: Research, research, research What the cure is: Research as much as possible about the subject you’re writing Why the cure will help: Let me tell you a story. Once upon a week ago, I decided to write the third book of my trilogy. This book frightened me because of the enormous amount of research it required. […]
August 12, 2019

How Time Travel Helps You Write More

Hope’s Hacks(some ways to break up that writer’s block) This month’s cure: Time Travel   What the cure is: Going to historical villages, attending medieval faires, and other historical events    Why the cure will help: For some reason, going to a historical-themed village/play/event can kindle a creative spark. Maybe seeing actors trying their best imitations of Renaissance slang or watching a good Old-Fashioned joust can not only […]
September 5, 2019

How Research Destroys Writer’s Block

Hope’s Hacks(some ways to break up that writer’s block) This month’s cure: Research, research, research What the cure is: Research as much as possible about the subject you’re writing Why the cure will help: Let me tell you a story. Once upon a week ago, I decided to write the third book of my trilogy. This book frightened me because of the enormous amount of research it required. […]