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Writing Fantasy: 3 Ways to Brainstorm Folklore

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Alisha Klapheke

now playing on my laptop: Ambient Mixer Studying at Hogwarts 😉 Do you write or read fantasy? Want to check out three brainstorming ideas? Here are some go-tos: Pinterest. I looooove making boards for each of my books. If you … Continue reading →

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Believable Writing: The Texture of a Place

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Alisha Klapheke

now playing on my MacBook: All Night by Big Boi (thanks to my thirteen-year-old) Hello writers and readers! Do you ever find yourself reading an especially awesome book and realize you FEEL like you are ACTUALLY there? Usually, that’s due to … Continue reading →

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Character Study

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Alisha Klapheke

currently playing on my laptop: Lucky by Aurora Last week when I was in Frothy Monkey (a local coffee shop), I began studying the faces around me. This is a writer thing. I am not original in this. But I … Continue reading →

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Drafting Is My Favorite

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Alisha Klapheke

currently playing on my laptop: Trance to Study by: All Nighter by Delta Notch If you get a bunch of writers together, two questions will always come up. What is your favorite part of the writing process? What is your … Continue reading →

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Day in the Life of an Author: Summertime

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Alisha Klapheke

*currently playing in my ears: Growing up Londinium by Daniel Pemberton * currently reading: a friend’s fantasy manuscript because my life is pretty great* (Above right: what most see Above left: what writers see) My family and I drove a … Continue reading →

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Day in the Life of a Hybrid Author

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Alisha Klapheke

currently playing on my phone: Compass by Zella Day I thought I’d share what I’m up to today as a hybrid author! It’s a wild, busy ride, let me tell you. Today I: Wrote a scene for the Sci Fi … Continue reading →

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Fantasy Worlds I’m Loving

Posted on March 11, 2017 by Alisha Klapheke

currently playing on my iPod: Nature Boy (acoustic) by Aurora You know the feeling when a story grips you by the hair and yanks you into a world you can’t stop thinking about? That’s how I feel about some fantasy … Continue reading →

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Day in the Scary Life of an Author

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Alisha Klapheke

currently playing on my laptop: Winter Bird by Aurora If you’re a writer, does your day look like mine? If you aren’t, is this what you expected? My Sunday went like so: *wake up from crazy-clear dream about new book … Continue reading →

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#amrevising: My Favorite Techniques

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Alisha Klapheke

now playing on my laptop: Kill v. Maim by Grimes Are you revising? Me too!  Yeah so it can be tough. Verra (use Jamie Fraser voice) tough, sassenach. Here are some of my favorite ways to get to the root of … Continue reading →

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Worldbuilding: Create a Historical Background

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Alisha Klapheke

currently playing on my laptop: Cruel World by Phantogram Recently, Tehlor Kinney (@tehlorkay) tweeted about the importance of worldbuilding with careful consideration to the background on such cultural topics as food, clothing, and so forth. It was a great thread … Continue reading →

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