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How to write awesome dialogue

How to write awesome dialogue!

October 7, 2022October 2, 2022 Daan KatzLeave a Comment on How to write awesome dialogue!

In today’s guestblog, Young Adult Fantasy author Darrah Steffen shares tips on how to elevate your dialogue from good to […]

Guest Blog, Writing author, characters, fantasy, fiction, story, writer, writing
celebrate the launch of Death and the Maiden

Come and celebrate the launch of Death and the Maiden

September 30, 2022September 29, 2022 Daan KatzLeave a Comment on Come and celebrate the launch of Death and the Maiden

Last Tuesday was the launch of Death and the Maiden — reason to celebrate! And what better way to celebrate […]

Books, Fantasy, Novel, Writing author, fantasy, fiction, reading, story, writer, writing
Where do writers find the best inspiration?

Where do writers find the best inspiration?

September 16, 2022September 15, 2022 Daan KatzLeave a Comment on Where do writers find the best inspiration?

“Where do writers like you find their inspiration?” That’s what Dad asked me the other day, and it’s a question […]

Books, Disability, Fantasy, Novel, Writing author, Autism, autistic, Ehlers-Danlos, fantasy, fiction, wheelchair, writer, writing
Five things I learned from my autistic burnout

Five things I learned from my autistic burnout

September 9, 2022September 9, 2022 Daan KatzLeave a Comment on Five things I learned from my autistic burnout

Autistic burnout sucks. It’s like “ordinary” burnout, but more intense. And although autistic burnout looks different from person to person, […]

About, Disability, Self Care, Writing Autism, autistic, burnout, social media, writer, writing
How to write an impactful suicide scene

How to write an impactful suicide scene

September 2, 2022August 26, 2022 Daan KatzLeave a Comment on How to write an impactful suicide scene

So you want to write a suicide scene, and you want it to be impactful. 🤷‍♂️ Firstly, I don’t know […]

Writing fiction, mental health, story, suicide, writer, writing
magic adventure calls: ready to dive into a fantasy world?

Magic adventure calls: ready to dive into a fantasy world?

July 29, 2022September 12, 2022 Daan KatzLeave a Comment on Magic adventure calls: ready to dive into a fantasy world?

Magic and adventure await London-based psychologist Alysia Hamilton when she is plunged into a fantasy world. She’s married to her […]

Books, Fantasy, Novel author, fantasy, fiction, reading, story, writer, writing

Love free books? Join my ARC team now and read my latest novel!

July 22, 2022July 29, 2022 Daan KatzLeave a Comment on Love free books? Join my ARC team now and read my latest novel!

If you love character-driven fantasy, elegant prose, and free books, you need to join my ARC team right now! Why, […]

Books, Fantasy, Novel, Writing ARC, ARC reader, author, fantasy, fiction, reading, writing
How To Deal With Hurtful Feedback

How to deal with hurtful feedback

July 15, 2022July 13, 2022 Daan KatzLeave a Comment on How to deal with hurtful feedback

Hurtful feedback and how to graciously deal with it. Isn’t that the bane of every author’s existence? Not necessarily, but […]

Writing author, writer, writing
How To Alienate Your Beta Reader

How To Alienate Your Beta Reader

July 1, 2022June 30, 2022 Daan KatzLeave a Comment on How To Alienate Your Beta Reader

If you hate your beta reader for giving you their honest opinion on your writing, here are some fool proof […]

Writing author, fiction, reading, writer, writing
How I name my characters

How I name my characters

June 24, 2022June 21, 2022 Daan KatzLeave a Comment on How I name my characters

A question that often comes up in the reading and writing community is, “How do you name your characters?”. For […]

Writing characters, fantasy, fiction, writer, writing

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Night's Reign. A Literary Novel in a Fantasy Setting
Night's Reign
Night Song. A Fantasy Themed Poetry Collection
Night Song
Death and the Maiden, A Portal Fantasy with a twist
Death and the Maiden
Mewsings of a Cat Lover. A Poetry Collection
Mewsings of a Cat Lover
Accursed Kingdom. A Series of Short Fantasy Stories
Accursed Kingdom

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