Tag Archives: writing fantasy

Writing Fantasy: 3 Ways to Brainstorm Folklore

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Alisha Klapheke

now playing on my laptop: Ambient Mixer Studying at Hogwarts 😉 Do you write or read fantasy? Want to check out three brainstorming ideas? Here are some go-tos: Pinterest. I looooove making boards for each of my books. If you … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Weapons

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Alisha Klapheke

currently playing on my laptop: Ghosting mixtape  Well I should begin this post with Wit as #1 fave weapon to fight the darkness, the baddies, the foul-intentioned fools of this world. But if I’m honest I really love a nice, big … Continue reading →

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Long Time, No See

Posted on January 28, 2018 by Alisha Klapheke

currently playing on my laptop: True Feeling by Galantis Hello people!!! I’ve missed blogging! The last months have been a whirlwind of writing and being a mother and learning to love myself again. I went through a weird, emotionally rough … Continue reading →

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Why I Plan to be a Hybrid Author

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Alisha Klapheke

currently playing on my laptop: Lose Yourself by Eminem As an active member of the SCBWI Midsouth crew (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators), I have long been deeply entrenched in the traditional side of publishing. For those not … Continue reading →

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#amrevising: My Favorite Techniques

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Alisha Klapheke

now playing on my laptop: Kill v. Maim by Grimes Are you revising? Me too!  Yeah so it can be tough. Verra (use Jamie Fraser voice) tough, sassenach. Here are some of my favorite ways to get to the root of … Continue reading →

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Worldbuilding: Create a Historical Background

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Alisha Klapheke

currently playing on my laptop: Cruel World by Phantogram Recently, Tehlor Kinney (@tehlorkay) tweeted about the importance of worldbuilding with careful consideration to the background on such cultural topics as food, clothing, and so forth. It was a great thread … Continue reading →

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Worldbuilding Info Sheet for Writers

Posted on August 7, 2016 by Alisha Klapheke

currently playing on my laptop: Unsteady by X Ambassadors Happy Sunday, all!! I made something for you! When you sketch out a new setting for a fantasy novel, you may want to get the nitty gritties down on paper. These … Continue reading →

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Writing Tips: Action Scenes, Part IV

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Alisha Klapheke

It’s Saturday! Time for some writing tips! Today I go over some basic stick fighting (escrima Filipino stick fighting) that you may want to use in your next action scene. I hope you enjoy it!

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Writing Action Scenes, Part III

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Alisha Klapheke

So yeah, I made this and forgot to post it here. Alas, I am human. 😉 This video goes over how trained folks move versus untrained. Take a look if you want to make your characters believable with regards to … Continue reading →

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InstaLove Exists

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Alisha Klapheke

currently playing on my laptop: You Should Know Where I’m Coming From by Banks You know the term Insta-Love or maybe instalove. It’s when two characters see one another and either immediately or pretty shortly thereafter fall completely in loooovvveee. … Continue reading →

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