• Opening the Vein

    The dark art of creation!

    Setting & Your Story

    by  • July 5, 2012 • Opening the Vein • 0 Comments

      Setting is one of a writer’s most useful tools. It can help set moods, show glimpses into the viewpoint character and help solidify their lifestyle, their beliefs and their priorities. To create vivid settings Lain and fall back on our standard – research and world building. Plus some additions of deeply knowing our...

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    Keeping it Real ~ Research & Fiction

    by  • June 19, 2012 • Opening the Vein • 0 Comments

      One of the most mind-boggling experiences I’ve had since venturing into the world of writing is the misconception held by those outside of the industry (or worse, those within!) that fiction doesn’t require research. When people hear that I write speculative fiction a common reaction is – “Oh cool! So you just get...

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    Desiree Finkbeiner on The Beginning of Ethos: Morning Star

    by  • April 26, 2012 • Guest Writers, Opening the Vein, Uncategorized • 1 Comment

      Please welcome Desiree Finkbeiner author of the fantasy novel Ethos: Morning Star and Graphic Designer, who willingly subjected herself to being my first torture subject…errr…guest  Keeping with the Theme of Beginnings – here’s what Desiree has to say about writing the Beginning of Ethos. Raven:  Did you have issues with it? How do...

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