Margot ConorContext, Content, ConclusionPopular stories normally have what is called a three C’s structure. Context, content, and conclusion. They are the crucial components that…Aug 41Aug 41
Margot ConorLinguistics in Science Fiction & FantasyI personally don’t find it easy to read books that drift into odd names and terms too much. In the series I’m writing, naming of their…Aug 3Aug 3
Margot ConorFocus On the JourneyIn the life of a writer, it is essential to focus on the journey rather than solely obsessing over the end goal. While the ultimate aim…Jul 15Jul 15
Margot ConorThe UnexpectedHumans have expectations, of themselves and others. We have something in mind, a vision of how things should be, and then we step forward…Jul 71Jul 71
Margot ConorRegret, Loss, The Meaning of LifeRegret is not something comfortable to live with, and I’ve tried to measure my life focused on positive things, so I don’t have them. But…Jun 30Jun 30
Margot ConorWhen We Lose Our WorldI’ve been plagued with dreams of nuclear war all my life. I suppose it is not surprising that this sort of worry is in our collective…Jun 22Jun 22
Margot ConorHow We Deal With LossI lost a parent in my youth, first through divorce and then death. Circumstances forced me to grow up too soon. I had a mother who worked…Jun 22Jun 22
Margot ConorJust a Little Bit ObsessedI don’t like to admit it but when I decide to do something I can be a bit obsessive about it. Before writing this I looked in the thesaurus…Jun 19Jun 19
Margot ConorBuild Your BrandWhile you are writing your novel, or even when it is just an idea in your head, start to build your brand. Research your genre niche. Put…Jun 18Jun 18