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From Imagination to Publication


State of the Story: It Had to be a Trilogy
When I started this journey, I had a story. Like most writers, I just wanted to tell a story. I was blissfully ignorant of a lot of the...
jdnighthammer
Feb 63 min read
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The History of Evelyn: Creation According to the Magi
As the Magi wrapped their fingers around a firm grip of the world and took their place as the predominant order of migick-users on the...
jdnighthammer
Sep 24, 20246 min read
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The History of Evelyn: Who are the Magi?
The Nadani: The First Magick-Sensitive Beings In a time before time after the formation of the world of Evelyn, life sprung from a...
jdnighthammer
Sep 21, 20247 min read
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Unlocking the Magic of Character Arc Dynamics in Fantasy and Science Fiction
Have you ever found yourself rooting for a character in a book or movie, captivated by their growth and transformation throughout the...
jdnighthammer
Sep 18, 20243 min read
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UPDATE: Project 1 and More!
Greetings writers and readers! It's been a long time since my last update, mostly because of the sheer amount of things that have been...
jdnighthammer
Sep 9, 20244 min read
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Progress Report: Project 1 and Other Stuff
Born in the summer of the year 1249 After the Fall of the Magi (A.F.), Damien is was born to a humble family just outside of Acheron City...
jdnighthammer
Jun 1, 20242 min read
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How to Develop Multi-dimensional Villains and Raise the Stakes in Your Story
When delving into the craft of storytelling, one essential element that can make or break a narrative is the portrayal of villains....
jdnighthammer
May 31, 20242 min read
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Unveiling the Magic and Mystery of Crafting Fictional Cities
Crafting fiction has always been a magical journey for writers, full of endless possibilities and fantastical realms waiting to be...
jdnighthammer
May 30, 20242 min read
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Mastering Character Development in Fiction Writing
As writers, one of the most crucial elements of storytelling is character development. It's the process through which characters in a...
jdnighthammer
May 28, 20242 min read
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World Building: Genesis According to the Magi
Where should world building start? Many writers would tell you that the world that surrounds your characters should be one that feels...
jdnighthammer
May 28, 20243 min read
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The Way of the Warrior...or Writer
It's no secret to those that have been involved in the process already that when I set out to create the world of Evelyn, Project 1 in...
jdnighthammer
May 27, 20244 min read
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Road to Publication: Traditional vs. Self-Publishing
While many may consider the most difficult part of writing a book the actual writing part, I would counter that argument by saying every...
jdnighthammer
May 25, 20244 min read
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World Building: Welcome to Evelyn
In 2020, just like everyone else, I was out of work, and locked down in my home. I had been toying with story ideas for a while, but...
jdnighthammer
Apr 27, 20246 min read
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It's Starts with an Idea
I had an idea for a world. When I created that word, I had another idea to write a story. That's where it all started.
jdnighthammer
Apr 25, 20243 min read
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