Building a castle, part 2

When telling a fictional story that is set in a medieval-themed world, it is vital to have a castle. In a previous post, I shared information about the physical building of a castle. However, part of constructing a fictional castle includes showing what life is like. While many of us may believe that today’s world is …

Building the castle, part 1

Working on Through the Blue Myst gave me the opportunity to read about European castles. These edifices were usually constructed in a high place, such as the top of a mountain, which provided a natural defense against invaders. Some castles were situated on the edge of a lake or even on an island in the middle …

3 tips on how to tell the story

Whether you are writing a web page, a blog, a novel or a journalistic article, it is important to keep in mind that you are essentially telling a story. You are giving people important information about a product, service, person or character. As the writer, you are the one who decides what information you provide …