One of the worst things that can happen in a story is when something happens in the story that feels completely out of place. It can be an out of character moment, something suddenly happening out of the blue, or the dreaded deus ex machina that deflates a climactic moment. Many authors are aware of … Continue reading Tonal Whiplash and How to Avoid it
Author: Raphael K Mohan
The Strength of Implicit Worldbuilding
One of my favorite aspects of storytelling is when the world feels alive without being told that it is. I know how that sounds a bit confusing, but it’s a really amazing concept when pulled off correctly. I was thinking about it was I finished a run of Hollow Knight and started playing Silksong. The … Continue reading The Strength of Implicit Worldbuilding
Author Update: Tiring August but Promising Progress
Hello Everyone!I have to admit, summer is one of the hardest months to stay productive. I find some days get way too hot to be able to focus. That being said, I still managed to get some work done on the projects I’m working on. Luckily I was able to figure out how to resolve … Continue reading Author Update: Tiring August but Promising Progress
Book Review: The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst
Most of the stories I read are often epic fantasy adventures with high stakes and dramatic moments, but I have to admit that I do enjoy cute and cozy stories as well. There is a very nice and relaxing vibe that these stories provide even though moments of drama and action. It might be because … Continue reading Book Review: The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst
Book Review delayed for Tomorrow
Hello everyone! Sorry for the delay, the past week was far more busy than I had expected. I should have the book review ready for tomorrow. Thanks for your patience!
No Post this Week, took time to Prep
Hello everyone! I took the last week to plan and figure out how to do the things I want to do in a reasonable and efficient way. Unfortunately I don't have a post ready for today but I will have a book review for next monday. Have a great week! - Raphael
The Benefits of Stepping Away from a Project for a bit
No this isn’t me going on another random hiatus but rather something I’ve learned while working on multiple projects all at once. Admittedly I’ve been having a bit of writer’s block when it comes to book 4 of The Legend of Nariko as there are certain parts I need to reconsider. There’s a certain part … Continue reading The Benefits of Stepping Away from a Project for a bit
Author Update: Very Busy July and Some Progress
Hello Everyone! Bit of a shorter update today as July was rather busy. I was participating in the Art Fight event and spent a lot of time refining and improving my own art process. That being said, I did also spend some time brainstorming and creating an outline for Book 4 of The Legend of … Continue reading Author Update: Very Busy July and Some Progress
How to write a Character with a Curse
Curses allow for a lot of creative flexibility in how they are implemented and what they force upon the characters and the world. It’s a classic tool for writers to initiate the plot and start the story, either an outcome or the cause of the inciting incident. Sometimes it can be more of a metaphysical … Continue reading How to write a Character with a Curse
Delayed Post for Tuesday
Hi Everyone! Sorry for the delayed post, it's been a bit of a hectic week and art fight has taken more time than I had expected. I will have the next blog post posted tomorrow morning. Thanks! Raphael
Raph's Cozy Musings 