cadyahammerDec 17, 20204 minStructuring Your Novel – Save The Cat! Beat SheetThis month, I have been primarily focusing on getting Chasing War into a place where I feel confident that over the next few months, I ca...
cadyahammerNov 15, 20202 minTackling A Fairytale RetellingHey everybody! I’m back! I finished up my last class of the semester on Friday, and now (despite exams), I have much more time to concent...
cadyahammerSep 5, 20203 minBringing Characters Back For The SequelHello friends! Now that my first book is out in the world, it is time for me to turn my attention to writing book 2. As I have gotten bac...
cadyahammerJun 18, 20204 minAn Interview With Roy HuffRoy Huff Roy Huff is a Hawaii-based best-selling author, peer-reviewed research scientist, and teacher. After overcoming significant chil...
cadyahammerMay 30, 20203 minTips For Character BuildingI’m back! I took some time off there to celebrate my mom’s and my boyfriend’s birthdays as well as to finish revisions for Chasing Fae. L...
cadyahammerMay 9, 20203 minWriting Fight ScenesAfter going through my first round of revisions with my editor, I finally feel reasonably competent enough to discuss this subject! Wheth...
cadyahammerApr 18, 20203 minThe Importance of BalanceIt is absolutely crazy to be going through revisions again! The entire process has been a whirlwind so far, even though I’m only five cha...
cadyahammerApr 4, 20204 minHow To Move Forward With Professional FeedbackOn Monday, I should be hearing back from my Acquisitions Editor with the first round of revisions for Chasing Fae. Honestly, I could not ...
cadyahammerMar 21, 20203 minWhat To Consider When Starting A SequelPhoto by bongkarn thanyakij on Pexels.com Hello everyone! I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe during this chaotic time in the w...
cadyahammerJan 26, 20203 minWriting EndingsAlright, it’s time for me to get back to writing about fantasy writing! One of the most important elements of a novel that you have to na...
cadyahammerJan 18, 20203 minShould I Hire A Developmental Editor?There is a lot of discussion among the Writing Community as to whether or not hiring a developmental editor would be beneficial for your ...
cadyahammerJan 4, 20203 minConstructing WarHey everyone! We’re a little over three weeks away from Fluff About Fantasy’s one year anniversary! Isn’t that crazy? I’ve been running t...
cadyahammerDec 21, 20194 minWriting Friends: Elias AlamHey everybody! Today, I’m trying out something new. I would love to expand this platform to be able to sit down with other young fantasy w...
cadyahammerNov 16, 20193 minTouchy Subjects: When and Where To Use ThemOne of the hardest parts of writing is that there will always be someone who has a problem with your work. When I was on the Write Track ...
cadyahammerNov 2, 20192 minShould You Try Out NaNoWriMo?Happy NaNoWriMo, my friends! Yes, it is that time of year again where writers of all ages are buckling down and knocking out 50,000 words...
cadyahammerOct 9, 20193 minWhy Are Themes Important In A Story, And How Do I Find Them?Despite being a writer, I couldn’t stand English classes. We rarely did any creative writing, mainly academic. We read endless books, whi...
cadyahammerSep 27, 20192 minQuestions To Ask Your Beta ReadersHey everybody! Sorry for my brief disappearance; it has been a crazy week and a half. I was back in my hometown over the weekend to do a ...
cadyahammerSep 7, 20193 minHow To Plan Out A SeriesOne of the most popular ways to write fantasy is through a series. Readers enjoy series because it offers them a chance to stick with the...
cadyahammerSep 4, 20193 minCreating SubplotsA great fantasy story must always incorporate more than just a main plotline. Smaller stories and adventures should be included to give m...
cadyahammerAug 31, 20193 minWriter’s Review: AutoCritWhen in search of great writing software, I happened across AutoCrit during NaNoWriMo 2018. This website was running a contest that offer...