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A.S. Akkalon

How to climb out of a reading rut

Recently I’ve had trouble getting absorbed in the books I’m reading. I asked Twitter for advice, and compiled the suggestions here.

Jan 7

A tweet by A.S. Akkalon that reads: Recently I’ve been having trouble getting into the books I read. I can enjoy them, but they never transport me. I don’t know if it’s them or me. Has this happened to anyone else? Any ideas?

Jan 7

A.S. Akkalon

How writers can distinguish themselves from AI

AI writing is spreading, but generative AI will never have your power. Do this to lean in to your humanity and distinguish yourself from…

Dec 10, 2023

An orange cat curled up against a keyboard.

Dec 10, 2023

A.S. Akkalon

Fantasy novel trends not to follow

I read two years’ worth of Publishers Weekly fantasy novel reviews and noticed some trends. Follow them if you like. Or not.

Nov 6, 2023

A beautiful woman with very curly brown hair.

Nov 6, 2023

A.S. Akkalon

The seven stages of getting feedback from a beta reader

When you get beta feedback on your novel, you’re likely to go through a rollercoaster of emotions. Read this post to prepare.

Oct 5, 2023

A woman reading a book on the stony bank of a river.

Oct 5, 2023

A.S. Akkalon

Authors, whatever you do, don’t do this

I tweeted recently about something an author had done that made me feel cheated. My tweet went viral and the author’s behaviour received…

Sep 2, 2023

Authors, whatever you do, don’t do this

Sep 2, 2023

A.S. Akkalon

Is it unoriginal to write about dragons?

Sometimes I worry it’s unoriginal to write about dragons, then I realise that’s a ridiculous concern. Here’s why.

Aug 5, 2023

Is it unoriginal to write about dragons?

Aug 5, 2023

A.S. Akkalon

Blogging really is a get-rich-quick scheme

Blogging is still a get-rich-quick scheme, assuming the riches you’re talking about aren’t money. Here are some of the things you might get…

Apr 26, 2017

Blogging really is a get-rich-quick scheme

Apr 26, 2017

A.S. Akkalon

How to be a ridiculously helpful beta reader

I’ve beta read a lot lately. Here’s how I beta read, which I’m told is very helpful, and what writers I beta read for do that makes me love…

Apr 23, 2017

How to be a ridiculously helpful beta reader

Apr 23, 2017

A.S. Akkalon

How I believe I spend my day vs how I actually spend my day

Self-deception is a fine art with a long and hallowed tradition. I’ve been getting gold stars in it since primary school.

Mar 26, 2017

How I believe I spend my day vs how I actually spend my day

Mar 26, 2017

A.S. Akkalon

A.S. Akkalon

Fantasy author who puts dreams of medieval castles, swords, and dragons onto paper. The cat is always right. Tweets on reading, writing, and life.

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