Tag: project update
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Ray of Light: Letting neurodivergence show without telling
While revising the midpoint of Ray of Light, I found myself unexpectedly proud of a quiet scene that allowed a character’s neurodivergent response to stress to surface naturally. It’s a moment shaped by pauses, small actions, and gentle support, and one that reflects experiences I recognise myself.
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State of Play: September 2025
In this September 2025 State of Play, I check in on my writing projects: Legacy of Iron is cooling off until 2026, Ray of Light heads for edits, The Thaw is gearing up for self-publishing, and a brand-new Disaster Series is about to be outlined. I also share my roadmap for the next quarter—drafting, editing,…
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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…
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