by Lizzie Wynn | Jun 5, 2026 | Writing Tips
Because it’s critically important to know how your characters transport their swords. In my research, I’ve come to realize there’s much more to these than I thought. So, for all you writers out there, I thought I’d share this with you. Scabbard vs Sheath...
by Lizzie Wynn | May 31, 2026 | Writing Tips
The name of a character is more than just a name. It’s the word that defines them, and what readers use to refer to them. Most agree this is an important detail to get right. But there are many ways a writer can approach this. Let’s figure that out together. ...
by Lizzie Wynn | May 27, 2026 | Writing Tips
In Part One, I highlighted the things I believed were most important for writers to know. But we can talk about this subject for hours. So, this is Part Two of the discussion. This gets a little more technical, so you may want to see Part One before reading. Like I...
by Lizzie Wynn | Apr 28, 2026 | Writing Tips
You know how old rhymes and folktales have this magic to them? They seem totally illogical on the surface, but they make sense in a way that’s mystical and thought provoking. A part of us gets it, even when our minds go “huh, cute story.” I would love to see more of...
by Lizzie Wynn | Apr 3, 2026 | Writing Tips
Swords are one of the most beloved weapons of our fantasy worlds. Unfortunately, there are a lot of inaccurate tropes surrounding them. I’m going to explain the basics of what fiction is getting wrong about them, and not just show you what mistakes to avoid, but how...
