12 Ways to Make Better Creatures for Fantasy & Sci-Fi
If you’re inventing creatures for your fantasy or sci-fi world, you might be wondering: How can I make them feel more real? How can I make them come alive in … Read More
7 Secrets to Creating Likable Characters
Character likability is one of the most important parts of telling a good story. If readers don’t care about your characters, it’s doubtful they will care what happens to them. … Read More
How to Conquer the Fear of Failure
The fear of failure plagues many people, and writers are not exempt. We like to dream big, which is awesome, but we sometimes put too much pressure on ourselves as … Read More
What Is Urban Fantasy?
Today we have a special post! I’m interviewing published author J.P. Dailing to talk about a sub-genre of fantasy: urban fantasy. We’ll answer questions such as: What is urban fantasy? What makes this … Read More
How to Tell If You Have Too Many Characters
“Do I have too many characters?” you may wonder, biting your nails as you scrutinize your fictional cast. It’s good that you’re asking, because oversized casts can cause hefty problems. Having too many … Read More
I’m Back! (Introducing the New StoryPort)
My two-month hiatus is over! StoryPort is back, and better than ever. ;D I’m so excited to share my renovated blog with you. Not only does it look different around here, (just … Read More