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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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Long Time, No See

Posted on January 28, 2018 by Alisha Klapheke

currently playing on my laptop: True Feeling by Galantis Hello people!!! I’ve missed blogging! The last months have been a whirlwind of writing and being a mother and learning to love myself again. I went through a weird, emotionally rough … 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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InstaLove Exists

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Alisha Klapheke

currently playing on my laptop: You Should Know Where I’m Coming From by Banks You know the term Insta-Love or maybe instalove. It’s when two characters see one another and either immediately or pretty shortly thereafter fall completely in loooovvveee. … Continue reading →

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Writing Tips: Action Scenes, Part I

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Alisha Klapheke

I made another Saturday writing tips video for you! This one goes over three things to watch out for when writing action scenes. Let me know if you like it or have anything to add. I’m totally open to any … Continue reading →

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Writing Tips: Plotting Your Story

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Alisha Klapheke

now playing on my laptop: Let It Go by James Bay Hey all! It’s time for another Saturday writing tips video! This one gives you some practical advice on how to get started plotting. I hope you enjoy it!

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Folk Songs from Everywhere

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Alisha Klapheke

One of the big reasons I write fantasy is so that I have an outlet for my love of everything culture. Lately, I’ve been on a big folk song kick.  With regards to writing, folk songs are a great way … Continue reading →

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Writing Tips: Finding Story Ideas

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Alisha Klapheke

currently playing on my laptop: All We Ever Knew by The Head and the Heart I made a video! Just shaking it up, people. This one might help you discover new stories that await your writing skills! And hey, if … Continue reading →

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Q&A with Author and Marketing Expert S.R. Johannes

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Alisha Klapheke

currently playing on my laptop: Daydreaming by Radiohead Shelli Wells (aka S.R. Johannes and Shelli Johannes-Wells) is a hybrid author. She indie pubbed her YA Nature of Grace series and sold over 100,000 copies. Wow! Greenwillow recently made a deal with … Continue reading →

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Ignore Your Happy and Face the Consequences

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Alisha Klapheke

currently playing on my laptop: Close to Me by the Cure I’ve heard loads of people say things like “Make your life what you want it to be” and “If you hate your job, quit and do something else” and … Continue reading →

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