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  • Why writing characters linearly is changing my process for Legacy of Iron

    Why writing characters linearly is changing my process for Legacy of Iron

    For Legacy of Iron, I’m taking a different approach to drafting by writing each point of view (POV) in a linear sequence. Instead of jumping between characters, I’m focusing on completing one POV at a time, which helps me stay fully immersed in their story. Once all the chapters are written, I’ll rearrange them into…

    Richard Holliday

    December 5, 2024
    Articles, Writing
    books, creative writing, creative-writing, fiction, Legacy of Iron, project update, Writing, writing about writing, writing tips, writing-tips
  • Why hitting “Reset” was key for Legacy of Iron

    Why hitting “Reset” was key for Legacy of Iron

    Back in April, I started writing Legacy of Iron on a 1990s IBM Wheelwriter typewriter as part of Camp NaNoWriMo. While I loved the experience, I realized I’d rushed the planning and cut corners to meet an arbitrary deadline. By summer, I chose to hit reset, spending months building the most detailed world and plot…

    Richard Holliday

    December 3, 2024
    Articles, Writing
    books, creative-writing, fiction, Legacy of Iron, project update, Writing, writing about writing, writing-tips
  • Challenges and Triumphs of Writing a novel on an electronic typewriter

    Challenges and Triumphs of Writing a novel on an electronic typewriter

    Talking about the challenges of writing a novel on a vintage electronic typewriter and how I’ve overcome them for this writing experiment.

    Richard Holliday

    May 11, 2024
    Articles, Writing
    books, fantasy, fiction, Legacy of Iron, steampunk, typewriter, Writing, writing about writing
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