Andrew HodgesJan 184 minPassive protagonists in SFF writingPassive protagonists cross my desk a lot. In this blog post I’ll cover: · Why they especially affect SFF writing · Why...
Andrew HodgesNov 10, 20225 min5 common problems with characters in science-fiction and fantasy novelsProblems with characters are common in science-fiction and fantasy novels. Why? Because characters can take a backseat when an author is...
Andrew HodgesOct 30, 20224 minWhen should I use a comma before ‘and’?Takeaway: For commas before ‘and’, you must check to see which case applies. There is no simple yes or no answer to this question. If you...
Andrew HodgesOct 22, 20222 minMagic systems: ideas and guiding principlesMagic systems are an important aspect of worldbuilding, and it’s important to get them right. Reveal too little, and your ideas for magic...
Andrew HodgesJul 8, 20226 minJoining a critique group for writers: how to handle peer feedbackThis post covers: Why joining a critique group for writers can be scary The importance of mindset How critique can help you improve How...
Andrew HodgesJun 7, 20225 minWhat is line editing?This post covers: Where the phrase line editing may have come from The difference between line editing and copyediting The difference...
Andrew HodgesMay 18, 20226 minWriting dialogue in fiction: 7 tips from Planet BloviateThis blog post on writing dialogue in fiction covers: Common problems with writing dialogue in fiction How to avoid clunky dialogue...