If you have not yet read The Arlin Trilogy and its prequel series, The Night Rider Adventures, and you aren’t sure where to start, here are two recommended ways to read the series that will prevent spoilers.

Characters are the carriers of our stories. They carry the plot on their backs like rucksacks, or sometimes shawls, depending on your story. That is why developing great characters is so important for making your story stand out. As I write more, I have learned a few things from both the writing process and from friends and family who have helped me develop my skills as a writer. Here are five tips I have learned that will help you develop great characters.

Creating epic fantasy creatures is a valuable and fun part of world-building. Creatures, monsters, and the like add to your world and make it unique. They present problems, and sometimes solutions, for your main characters, and construct a creative fantasy world that pops. If you are new to fantasy writing or just want some ideas for world-building, here are three tips for creating fantasy creatures!