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Category: Stories

By Shaina Frantz Posted on February 25, 2021

The Story I Want

Quick question, if you could read a book about anything, what would you read about? What is your perfect story? Okay I guess not such a quick question, because I … Continue reading The Story I Want

Categories: Story Musings, The Writing LifeTags: Books, My Books, Stories, Story Musings
By Shaina Frantz Posted on November 25, 2020

One Line

All it took was one line. Just one, and I was hooked forever. It’s the dream all writers have, of finding the perfect one line that grabs the reader by … Continue reading One Line

Categories: Stories, Story How-ToTags: Characters, Story How-To, Story Musings
By Shaina Frantz Posted on November 18, 2020

Why is this so Hard?

Hey hey hey! I am coming to you from the depths of Nano, so brace yourselves for an odd brain tangle post. As you know, this year my goal is … Continue reading Why is this so Hard?

Categories: Story Musings, The Writing LifeTags: NaNoWriMo, Ramblings, Story Musings
By Shaina Frantz Posted on October 28, 2020

NaNoWriMo. Or the month I die.

Who is here is doing the insanity of Nanowrimo (national novel writing month)? I complain so much about it every year, and every year I wonder why on earth I … Continue reading NaNoWriMo. Or the month I die.

Categories: StoriesTags: NaNoWriMo, Valai, Writerly Things
By Shaina Frantz Posted on August 25, 2020August 25, 2020

The Resolution

Today we are talking about conclusions. Otherwise known as the end of the book. No, not the climax, or the moment that the hero wins. The conclusion is also the … Continue reading The Resolution

Categories: Stories, Story How-ToTags: Story How-To
By Shaina Frantz Posted on August 11, 2020August 14, 2020

The Rebellious Writer: Talk to People

In the vein of being a rebellious writer, I have another piece of non-advice (as in a piece of advice that I am stating but not shouting on the top … Continue reading The Rebellious Writer: Talk to People

Categories: Stories, Story How-ToTags: The Rebellious Writer, Writerly Things, Writing How To
By Shaina Frantz Posted on June 17, 2020

Obligatory Work In Progress Post

You know those blog posts were a funny blogger reveals that they are actually writing a story and they just have to tell you about their glorious brain child? You … Continue reading Obligatory Work In Progress Post

Categories: StoriesTags: Beautiful Stories, Valai
By Shaina Frantz Posted on May 19, 2020May 19, 2020

The Rebellious Writer: I’m Taking a Break

No, I am not actually taking a break from blogging. Not a planned one anyway. You never know what could happen on Tuesdays… If you are a writer, you know … Continue reading The Rebellious Writer: I’m Taking a Break

Categories: Stories, Story How-ToTags: The Rebellious Writer, Writerly Things
By Shaina Frantz Posted on April 28, 2020

To Plan, or Not to Plan

I know, I know there is a blog post about plotting and pantsing somewhere on this blog (in fact you can find it here). But I am to the terrible … Continue reading To Plan, or Not to Plan

Categories: Stories, Story How-ToTags: Story How-To, Valai
By Shaina Frantz Posted on April 21, 2020

The Rebellious Writer: What’s in a Name?

I hate naming my characters. The whole process is a head achy bother. While some authors happily scour baby naming books for that perfect name, I flip through the pages … Continue reading The Rebellious Writer: What’s in a Name?

Categories: Stories, Story How-ToTags: The Rebellious Writer, Writerly Things
By Shaina Frantz Posted on April 7, 2020

The Tales of Lunnoor: One Night

Hello hello! I am back with another tale from the realm of Lunnoor. Not terribly much happens this story. But, well, I guess you will have to read it for … Continue reading The Tales of Lunnoor: One Night

Categories: StoriesTags: The Tales of Lunnoor
By Shaina Frantz Posted on February 26, 2020

The Rebellious Writer: In Defense of Purple Prose

If you have been writing for any amount of time, you have most likely heard this phrase. Purple prose, the bane of every writers existence. A catch all word for … Continue reading The Rebellious Writer: In Defense of Purple Prose

Categories: Stories, Story MusingsTags: The Rebellious Writer, Writerly Things

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