Hello Everyone! Inktober was quite the slog, a lot more intense than I initially imagined. I’m not sure if that’s because I’ve become slower as an artist or that my drawings have become more complex compared to last year. But it was a very encouraging month as it really pushed me to my creative limits. … Continue reading Return from Hiatus and What I Learned
Tag: Design
Focus & Discipline: Feeling Overwhelmed and how I’m working through it
One of the things that’s really started to affect me when it comes to achieving my goals is my inability to focus on something for a long time. I could start writing or drawing and I would be productive but it wouldn’t last for long. It got to the point where I would be happy, … Continue reading Focus & Discipline: Feeling Overwhelmed and how I’m working through it
Author Update: Missing Deadlines and Re-evaluating Timelines and Goals
Hello everyone! Now that we’re arriving into the fall season, it’s only three months before Christmas. It occurred to me that I most likely will not be able to have The Legend of Nariko: Hellfire Rising published and ready for Christmas. Truth be told it was a rather depressing realization and something I was really … Continue reading Author Update: Missing Deadlines and Re-evaluating Timelines and Goals
Story Musings: The Importance of a Strong Supporting Cast of Characters
Character Development can take many forms and often rely on far more than just the main characters of the story. The world and, more importantly, the characters that inhabit that world affect not only the main characters’ development but the reader’s engagement to the story. Sometimes the protagonist can be an interesting and endearing character … Continue reading Story Musings: The Importance of a Strong Supporting Cast of Characters
Story Musings: Flashbacks & Recounting past events
It’s safe to say that no one really wants a story spoiled for them. Not knowing the future is what creates tension and excitement for the readers to know if the world or the characters they care about will be alright. It’s what keeps us engaged with the story, especially when it’s a high stakes … Continue reading Story Musings: Flashbacks & Recounting past events
Story Musings: FOMO Focused Storytelling (Bit of a Rant)
Hello Everyone, This has been a rough week as I’ve been sick for most of it but I still wanted to meet my goal of one article a week. Ideally I was hoping to write a book review for today but as I was bedridden for most of the week, I didn’t feel right speed … Continue reading Story Musings: FOMO Focused Storytelling (Bit of a Rant)
Author Update: Renewed invigoration from an unlikely source.
Hello Everyone! I was originally planning to do another book review today but, for some reason, the 9th book in the Harley Merlin series has become a lot harder to find. It’s no longer on Amazon or kindle and it doesn’t seem to be available through Chapters as well. I tried buying another book off … Continue reading Author Update: Renewed invigoration from an unlikely source.
Story Musing – Story Length
Too much of a good thing can often be a bad thing. It’s a matter of excess and unnecessary material that bogs down an otherwise great thing. In the case of stories, this can be moments that feel more like filler rather than adding to the overall story. It’s something I often think about with … Continue reading Story Musing – Story Length
The Legend of Nariko: 5 Year Anniversay Hardcover No. 2
Hello everyone!With regards to my hardcover artwork, upon reflection, I wasn't very happy with how it turned out. It didn't feel appropriate to the story nor the character and felt very out of place. As a result, I took some time to create another rendition that I liked a lot more. Now I can present … Continue reading The Legend of Nariko: 5 Year Anniversay Hardcover No. 2
Storymusing – The use of Tension in Writing
This is a bit of an abstract concept though it sounds super simple in its description. It’s no surprise that tension is a critical component for any compelling narrative. Without a tangible sense of suspense throughout a story, the drama feels hollow as nothing feels like a big deal within the narrative. But sometimes it … Continue reading Storymusing – The use of Tension in Writing
Raph's Cozy Musings 