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a writer s journey notes on the craft of writing navigation books by nat russo newsletter recommended books series articles blog awards about contact us books by nat russo newsletter recommended books series articles blog awards about contact us mastering grammar artistic license included nat russo may 27 2024 basics grammar how to writing leave a comment many fiction writers might view grammar as a necessary evil the tedious checking of commas and semicolons that seems far removed from the creative process of storytelling however understanding and effectively utilizing grammar can profoundly enhance your narratives character development and reader engagement this comprehensive guide will delve into seven key aspects of grammar that every fiction writer should master emphasizing how these tools can transform your writing read more share tweet share on tumblr like this like loading how to writing mastering political intrigue in speculative fiction nat russo june 17 2023 world creation leave a comment welcome oh brilliant and adventurous speculative fiction writers to the wondrous realm of political intrigue now let s be honest politics can be as confusing as deciphering a cryptic code while riding a unicycle but fear not my friends in this article we shall embark on a whimsical journey through the intricate world of politics together we ll unravel the mysteries of power dynamics backstabbing and manipulative games that make political intrigue oh so enthralling so grab your pens don your imaginary crowns and let s dive into the captivating world of political tomfoolery read more share tweet share on tumblr like this like loading writing female characters a guide for male writers nat russo june 9 2023 characterization how to 3 comments do you find yourself occasionally writing phrases such as as monica boobed boobily across the room is the primary topic of conversation among your female characters always men do they have no agency of their own and simply go with whatever the male characters decide do they exist merely as plot devices e g woman is raped man gets mad man makes story happen is the first thing your male characters notice about them always related to their appearance is the first thing you notice about your female characters always their appearance if you answered yes to any of those questions then this guide is for you don t worry it s not that difficult take it from me someone who actually lived in a monastery for years in this blog post i ll address important questions provide insights and navigate the pitfalls to ensure your female characters shine as vibrant and multidimensional individuals grab your pens reach for your keyboards or start your transcription software and let s embark on an adventure read more share tweet share on tumblr like this like loading writing the other dramatic irony unleashing its power nat russo may 18 2023 dramatic irony writing 1 comment welcome my fellow storytellers to a thrilling exploration of one of the most powerful tools in a writer s arsenal dramatic irony in this blog post we will unravel the enigma of dramatic irony learn how to master its potential and navigate the risks it presents so grab a seat prepare your creative minds and let s embark on this captivating journey together image source https www onstageblog com editorials comedy and tragedy masks of theatre read more share tweet share on tumblr like this like loading common mistakes new fiction writers make nat russo may 17 2023 basics how to leave a comment welcome aspiring fiction writers today we re embarking on an epic journey through the treacherous landscape of common mistakes that often plague newcomers in the world of storytelling so fasten your seatbelts grab your pen and prepare to navigate the winding path of literary adventures i m nat russo your friendly writing guide ready to illuminate the dark corners and guide you to writerly success let s see if we can avoid these common mistakes new fiction writers make image source https www activestate com blog 7 common pitfalls software development read more share tweet share on tumblr like this like loading how to writing twitter blue suspended nat russo november 12 2022 opinion twitter leave a comment well that was short lived remember my biggest point against selling blue checkmarks in my article yesterday yep i don t want to say that i told them so but i told them so account verification became a thing for a reason the person in charge over there needs more savvy and less hubris when a company as large and powerful as ely lilly loses billions in market cap over a single impersonated tweet you re probably going to have a bad day if you re the cause share tweet share on tumblr like this like loading twitter blue my thoughts nat russo november 11 2022 news opinion social media twitter leave a comment i have some comments on the whole twitter blue thing but they re going to take more space than twitter will allow i ve used twitter daily since around 2011 2012 and i ve had an account since it launched in that time i ve seen a lot of strange things including dms from people claiming to be high profile celebrities who eventually turned out to be nothing more than crooks with recycled confidence schemes on the other hand i ve seen it used as an amazing platform to launch careers and i m not talking about influencers people famous for being famous i m talking about musicians actors comedians writers true creators i include my own writing career in that number i believe no i know that my books would not have had as wide a reach if not for twitter but i strongly feel that twitter blue is going to bring all of it the good and the bad crashing down in a misguided attempt to generate income for the platform read more share tweet share on tumblr like this like loading still here nat russo august 6 2022 necromancer ascending personal leave a comment it s been a while since the last update but i wanted to poke my head in for a moment to let everyone know i m still here and still working necromancer ascending has been the most personally meaningful writing project i ve ever embarked on before i can land this plane however there are a series of stops i need to make along the way personal journeys and diversions some of which i ve already taken some of which remain to be taken traversing that terrain that unknown territory is vitally necessary before i can conclude this particular story of nicolas aelron morrigan the mukhtaar lords and new friends you ll meet along the way because this is more than just a story to me it s a part of my soul my hope is it will become a part of yours as well and together we will peer more deeply into the universe and find some light i can t wait for you all to have it in your hands and live vicariously through the eyes of the residents of erindor once more i won t predict any more dates you know the saying every time someone makes a plan the universe laughs it will be finished soon not as soon as you d like and probably sooner than it should be but soon yes soon until then nat share tweet share on tumblr like this like loading all titles 0 99 for limited time nat russo june 18 2021 promotions leave a comment beginning friday june 18 at 8am pdt all of my book titles will be on sale for 0 99 this is a kindle countdown deal so the prices will gradually begin to climb back to their original places mark your calendars and get ready for a steep discount click for detailed descriptions of each book what order should i read them in you ask read on read more share tweet share on tumblr like this like loading sale writing without being offensive a how to guide nat russo august 2 2020 art basics opinion writing 5 comments i saw a question about writing without being offensive in a facebook writer s group today and thought i d share some of my thoughts here i was a lot gentler in the group the paraphrased question was how do you write a character who stands against christianity without being offensive to readers for the purposes of this discussion replace the word christianity with any topic you think might be a land mine read more share tweet share on tumblr like this like loading page 1 of 15 1 2 3 15 search available now book two of the mukhtaar chronicles book one of the mukhtaar chronicles follow blog by email enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email email address subscribe erindor press newsletter signup about nat russo nat russo is the amazon 1 bestselling fantasy author of necromancer awakening and necromancer falling nat was born in new york raised in arizona and has lived just about everywhere in between he s gone from pizza maker to radio dj to catholic seminarian in a benedictine monastery of all places to police officer to software engineer his career has taken him from central texas to central germany where he worked as a defense contractor for northrop grumman he s spent 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