Rachael ArsenaultHow to Include Resurrection in Your Fantasy NovelResurrection magic can be incredibly kick-ass in a book. A character dies and two books later they return as a corrupt shell due to dark…Mar 29Mar 29
Rachael ArsenaultIs the “Bury Your Gays” Trope Ever Okay?Mainstream media has a long history of killing off queer characters. Much of this can be traced back to the Hays Code, but the trope…Dec 13, 2023Dec 13, 2023
Rachael Arsenault4 Tips For Writing More Engaging Fight ScenesOne thing I love writing is a good fight scene. There’s tension, danger, and usually an opportunity for some flashiness and Rule of Cool…Dec 20, 20231Dec 20, 20231
Rachael ArsenaultHow to Find Inspiration for WritingSome days you sit down to write — or want to sit down and write — but the well of ideas has dried up. The font of inspiration is empty…Oct 31, 2023Oct 31, 2023
Rachael ArsenaultWhy Should Authors Avoid Adverbs?A common piece of writing advice I see floating around is that adverbs are bad, you shouldn’t use them in your writing, and the best…Oct 11, 20211Oct 11, 20211
Rachael ArsenaultWhat I Learned From My First NaNoWriMoThough I’ve been writing for many years, 2019 was the first time I ever tackled the beast that is NaNoWriMo. For those not familiar with…Oct 22, 2021Oct 22, 2021
Rachael Arsenault5 Tips to Improve Your WorldbuildingAs a burgeoning writer, the concept of worldbuilding might sound overwhelming and intimidating. How, exactly, does one effectively build an…Oct 25, 2021Oct 25, 2021
Rachael ArsenaultinAn Injustice!How to Include Gay Characters in Your Book — Without Resorting to TokenismIt wasn’t that long ago that gay characters in media were few and far between, but recently they’re becoming more and more common and…Nov 1, 20211Nov 1, 20211
Rachael ArsenaultHow to Overcome Writer’s BlockWriter’s block — the bane of every author. You sit down to write and find yourself staring at a blank page, suddenly wondering if you’ve…Nov 10, 2021Nov 10, 2021
Rachael ArsenaultSaid is Not DeadA piece of writing advice I see tossed around various writing communities is that “said is dead” and writers should strive to use a variety…Nov 17, 2021Nov 17, 2021
Rachael ArsenaultinThe Ugly MonsterIs Fanfiction a Valid Form of Writing?Yes, it is.Dec 3, 2021Dec 3, 2021
Rachael ArsenaultStorytelling in Critical Role: What We Can Learn, and What Can’t be ReplicatedOver the last five years, Critical Role has established itself as a storytelling giant, a talented and varied company, and a cultural…Dec 10, 2021Dec 10, 2021
Rachael ArsenaultPlotter, Pantser, Plantser: What Are They, And How Do You Know Type You Are?You may have seen terms like “plotter” and “pantser” tossed around in writing communities and — if you’re not a writer or you’re new to…Dec 15, 2021Dec 15, 2021
Rachael ArsenaultCould Your Writing Be Too Descriptive?Description is an incredibly important tool in writing, and it comes in many forms. To write a story with no description is difficult…Dec 22, 2021Dec 22, 2021
Rachael ArsenaultWriting for an Audience vs. Writing for YourselfA discussion I’ve seen passed around in various writing communities is whether you should write for your audience or write for yourself…Dec 31, 2021Dec 31, 2021
Rachael Arsenault9 Tips for Self-Publishing for the First TimeIt’s no secret that self-publishing has gotten quite popular. There’s a variety of reasons for this — accessibility, having more control…Jan 10, 20221Jan 10, 20221
Rachael ArsenaultPublishing Short Stories: What to Do, and What to ExpectWriting short stories is quite a bit different than writing a novel or a series, and getting them published is different, too. Rather than…Jan 17, 20221Jan 17, 20221
Rachael ArsenaultLearning to Write the Quiet Moments in Your BookIn writing, it’s tempting to focus only on the big moments — the dramatic, bombastic scenes were confessions are made, or battles are won…Jan 24, 20221Jan 24, 20221
Rachael ArsenaultEasy Tricks to Find the Perfect Title for Your BookIf you’re anything like me, then titling is one of the hardest parts of the writing process. Coming up with something snappy and memorable…Feb 2, 2022Feb 2, 2022
Rachael ArsenaultHow to Write Your Way Out of a Difficult SceneEvery writer has been there — you’re working on a draft, making good progress, and then you get to a particular scene… And you’re stuck.Feb 14, 20224Feb 14, 20224