tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72173778435807017662024-03-20T11:11:09.589-04:00Elvish Pens, Fantastical WritingsA Writing Blog by Alea HarperAlea Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407817853111498327noreply@blogger.comBlogger328125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217377843580701766.post-130024028815564332019-12-21T12:09:00.000-05:002019-12-21T12:09:42.077-05:00MY COVER DESIGN PROCESS<span style="font-size: x-large;">1. Look a the clients answers to the questionnaire.</span><br />
This is what I send all my clients:<br />
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- Book Title (as it will appear on the cover)<br />
- Author Name (as it will appear on the cover)<br />
- Series name (if applicable.)<br />
- Release date (or a ballpark date, if you haven't settled on one)<br />
- When does this cover need to be finished by?<br />
- Would you like the series name on the front cover?<br />
- Genre<br />
- Size of front cover<br />
- Comp titles<br />
- Describe the feel of the book<br />
- Please include the description that will go on the back cover (back cover copy)<br />
- Please include anything else you'd like on the back cover (author bio, endorsements, barcode, etc.)<br />
- Spine measurements<br />
- A cover sizing template from the printing company (if they provide one)<br />
- Anything important to background/setting (including season story takes place)<br />
- Main character Descriptions (Name, age, clothing style, eye color, hair color/length, distinguishing features, etc.)<br />
- Story conflicts.<br />
- Any symbols that are important to the story.<br />
- A Pinterest or aesthetic board for the story, if you have it.<br />
- Any dislikes you have (color, style, font, etc.)<br />
- Any other ideas/covers you like.<br />
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The main things I pay attention to right now are the genre, feel of the book, comp titles, and any Pinterest boards they have.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">2. Set a playlist. </span><br />
To create a cover, I have to be in a certain mindset. I have to get into the headspace of the book, if that makes sense. So, I turn on a movie soundtrack that matches those feelings and the genre.<br />
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Sci-fi: Interstellar, Ender's Game<br />
Fantasy: Lord of the Rings, Narnia, (see my Wonder playlist below)<br />
Eerie books: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children<br />
Thriller: Jason Bourne (all of the soundtracks), Mission: Impossible, The Winter Soldier<br />
Pirate books: Pirates of the Caribbean (obviously)<br />
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Also literally anything by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/samuelkimmusic/videos">Samuel Kim</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">3. Look at other covers in the genre and target age bracket. </span><br />
Typically I do this by looking at the comp titles covers, and searching "Best YA/Adult/MG Genre Covers". Try to keep to recent books from major publishers to see what some trends are. I also look at the covers for the comp titles the author provided.<br />
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I also have a folder on my computer just for cover inspiration, organized by genre.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">4. Come up with a concept in my head.</span></div>
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This is where I get a clear vision for where I want the cover to go. Sometimes it will end up looking like this, and sometimes it will evolve into something completely different.<br />
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With this, I try not to play it safe. This is my time to experiment, even if it isn't exactly what the author asked for. I create what I want to create for now. Sometimes the author likes what I create even better than what they were originally envisioning. (I should note that if an author has a very specific vision, but I think I have a better idea, I provide 2 covers: one with my idea and one with theirs.)<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">5. Sometimes, I'm still uninspired, so I start with the typography instead. </span><br />
I believe that typography should <i>always </i>be an integral part of the cover (usually the focal point), not an afterthought. It should not just be something thrown on top of an illustration or image. It should complement it. The background should not feel complete without it. I want my covers to look natural and effortless, like it was always meant to be that way.<br />
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So sometimes, I will do this as one of the first things. It might not be 100% complete, but the placement and font will pretty much be chosen.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">6. Work on/with the background. </span><br />
This is where I look at the other info provided, such as the setting, character descriptions, and important symbols. My style tends to be more graphic-y and more like an illustration, so this typically looks like me putting together a setting/image/collage thing with a LOT of texture.<br />
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It doesn't always come out right the first time. So, I keep tweaking it until it I'm happy (or mostly happy) with it. It may look like trash the first time around, but I keep working with it and changing things.<br />
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I ask the author if they like the direction it's going in or what changes they would like. This does a couple of things. First, it gives me time away from the piece so I am better able to spot problem areas and figure out how to fix them. It also gives the author a chance to clarify his or her vision to me, suggest changes based on his or her preference, and pinpoint areas I knew were off but couldn't put my finger on.<br />
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This could span from changing something tiny to starting the whole cover over. And this repeats until the author is 100% satisfied with the cover.<br />
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First Round: Finished Product:</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Interested in hiring me to design your cover? <a href="http://elvishpensfantasticalwritings.blogspot.com/p/cover-design-services.html">Please check out my Design Services page for details</a>. From now to December 25, all proceeds from cover designs will go toward my mission trip to the Netherlands.</span><br />
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Hello everyone! You may notice a couple of things. First, I haven't posted anything in MONTHS (yes, I'm still alive). Second, it looks a little different around here.<br />
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Well, I'm doing a big of rebranding. I've had this little blog since I was in middle school...so it's pretty old. It's gone through a lot of growth in both writing and design (throwback to when I couldn't write anything more than a few sentences on some writing tips I barely understood myself). Now that I'm older and busier, blogging doesn't fit my lifestyle as much anymore. To be honest, I have trouble coming up with things to say and finding the motivation to write them in my spare time. Right now, I have things that interest me more than blogging.<br />
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It's okay to grow and to change. Now I find myself more actively creating content on other platforms like <a href="http://instagram.com/alea_harper">Instagram</a>.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">So what's going to happen to this blog?</span></div>
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This blog is now going to be more of an author website than an active blog. Don't worry, all of my embarrassing middle school posts will still be here for your enjoyment. And occasionally I will update this blog on various happenings (like if I sign a book contract!) or if I'm struck with inspiration for a post.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Now, for the announcement that I promised you!</span></div>
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Unfortunately, it doesn't involve a book contract. BUT, it's still something super exciting!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://elvishpensfantasticalwritings.blogspot.com/p/cover-design-services.html">I'M STARTING A COVER DESIGN BUSINESS!</a></b></span></div>
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I fell in love with graphic design a few years ago and have been creating book covers ever since! I've made covers for several published books, so I figured it was time to start a business!</div>
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If you're interested in my designs (or just want to check out my shiny new page), <a href="https://elvishpensfantasticalwritings.blogspot.com/p/cover-design-services.html">please head over to my Design Services page by clicking here</a>!<br />
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Alea Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407817853111498327noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217377843580701766.post-6508744977392226642019-03-28T10:00:00.000-04:002019-03-28T10:00:08.405-04:00COVER REVEAL + GIVEAWAY - The Torch Keepers by Hosanna EmilyIt's cover reveal time for one of my best friends, Hosanna Emily!<br />
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Who's excited to see this cover? *raises both hands*<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">THE TORCH KEEPERS RELEASES SEPTEMBER 1, 2019</span></div>
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The King's blue flame quivers as a new fire arises, and Kadira must hold fast to the torch. It's destiny; she's a torch keeper.</div>
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A fiery revolution sweeps across the kingdom of Érkeos, and each person must choose a side. Kadira, a girl set apart to serve the King, finds her city engulfed in emerald flames. Her blue eyes mark her as the enemy, and she flees from death. It stalks her anyway. When she meets Rekém, the Liberation warrior sent to kill her, she rebels against the King's ways. Two armies collide; indecision isn't an option. As hearts and lives hang in the balance, Kadira and Rekém could bring destruction or liberation to the entire kingdom.</div>
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It's time for a giveaway!</div>
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(If you'd like to see the cover design process for this cover, make sure to check out my guest post on the <a href="http://projectcanvasblog.blogspot.com/2018/11/alea-harper-story-behind-project-canvas.html">Project Canvas blog</a>!)</div>
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An international writing community.</div>
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61 authors</div>
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Are you looking for advice on how to create the perfect villain? Do you need the courage to put your story down on paper? Find this and more in Project Canvas, a writing resource written completely by teen and young adult writers and compiled by Caroline Meek and Olivia Rogers.</div>
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●<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span> 71 short chapters, each written by a different author</div>
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●<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span> world building and character development worksheets</div>
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●<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span> and other helpful resources!</div>
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“This is a writing teacher’s dream – not a how-to book, but more of a literary testimony and homage to the process of writing. A sweet balance between the practical and the spiritual, Project Canvas is concise enough for daily meditation, yet robust enough to move the writer’s soul beyond the temporary.” –Brian Dolezal, professional development and spoken word coach at Sumner Academy of Arts and Science</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Project Canvas</i> will be available for purchase through Amazon on November 15.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Interview with HOSANNA EMILY</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">About the <i>Project Canvas</i> Founders</span></div>
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Caroline and Olivia have been friends ever since kindergarten, when they met in a homeschooling group. Their writing journey was a slow evolution over the course of many sleepovers, games of pretend, writing stories together, and finally publishing some of them.<br />
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Caroline Meek is the editor-in-chief and co-founder of <i>Project Canvas</i>. She’s originally from Kansas City, Kansas, where she co-authored The Drawing in of Breath and attended Sumner Academy of Arts and Sciences. Caroline has a passion for bringing writers together and is currently studying English & Creative Writing on the Publishing track at the University of Iowa. She’s been published in <i>The Kansas City Star</i>, <i>Ink Lit Mag</i>, <i>Wordsmith</i>, and blogs at Of Stars and Ink-Stained Things.<br />
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Olivia Rogers is the co-founder of Project Canvas. She’s originally from the great state of Kansas, where she showed sheep, competitively debated, and also became involved in politics. Olivia believes that writing is the gateway to change. She’s currently studying Political Science and Philosophy at Kansas State University, with the goal of becoming a lawyer and continuing to advocate for others.<br />
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Project Canvas is running a Rafflecopter giveaway from November 1-15th! <a href="http://projectcanvasblog.blogspot.com/2018/10/project-canvas-blog-tour-giveaway.html">CLICK HERE</a> for a chance to win FREE COPIES of Project Canvas and more.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17737270683470166175noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217377843580701766.post-88639139492446827922018-10-15T09:07:00.000-04:002018-10-15T09:07:01.642-04:00Hey, here's a writing contest!Hello, everyone!<div>
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Alea Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407817853111498327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217377843580701766.post-15128582780447928502018-09-26T08:00:00.000-04:002018-09-26T08:24:18.244-04:00ROMANOV by Nadine Brandes Cover Reveal (it's beautiful)<span style="font-size: large;">Raise your hand if you're an Anastasia fan.</span><br />
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Anastasia is my favorite musical of all time, so obviously I was super excited when Nadine announced that her next book is a historical fantasy Anastasia retelling. Seriously, I think I screamed.<br />
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So...without further ado...let's reveal this cover!<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px;">Anastasia “Nastya” Romanov was given a single mission: to smuggle an ancient spell into her suitcase on her way to exile in Siberia. It might be her family’s only salvation. But the leader of the Bolshevik army is after them . . . and he’s hunted Romanov before.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px;">Nastya’s only chances of survival are to either release the spell, and deal with the consequences, or enlist help from Zash, the handsome soldier who doesn’t act like the average Bolshevik. Nastya’s never dabbled in magic before, but it doesn’t frighten her as much as her growing attraction for Zash. She likes him. She thinks he might even like her . . .</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px;">That is, until she’s on one side of a firing squad . . . and he’s on the other.</span><br />
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I know, this book needs to take a "Journey to the Past."</div>
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(Someone stop please me from making bad Anastasia puns.)</div>
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You can <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Romanov-Nadine-Brandes/dp/078521724X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537832440&sr=8-1&keywords=nadine+brandes+romanov">preorder the book now</a>, so you can have this book in your hands as soon as May 7 comes around.</div>
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Princess Obsidia’s father was killed the night she was born. Since there was no male heir, the crown went to the man who killed him, by Dialcian law. This never bothered her, growing up, and when it comes time for Obsidia to choose her husband, she chooses Prince Delaney, the son of that man, with little hesitation. Only then does her life start crumbling around her.<o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Delaney knows that his country is hovering on the brink of war – and that his father may harbor murderous intentions towards his intended bride due to her Zovordian blood. He wants nothing more than to protect Obsidia and his people, but as merely prince, he has little power against his father.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Christa: It would probably be the cream cake as, apparently, I make the best cream cakes in the world and Adrian would never forgive me if I gave them up.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Alea: Mmm. Now I want cake... :) When you were little, what was your favorite thing to do with your best friend, Adrian?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Christa: Actually, when I was really little, Adrian's younger sister, Lily, was my best friend. It was only after her death in the plague that Adrian and I bonded in our grief. We would explore the forest together - we even found a special meeting place alongside the creek. We've spent so many long hours there, just talking about anything and everything.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Christa: Adrian's younger sister gave me a Zovordian knife, once and made me promise to tell no one that she did so. Not particularly out of place for her, but I never figured out why she did it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Christa: It's a luxury that I'll probably never get, given that my cream cakes are apparently the best in the village and you cannot celebrate anything without them.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Alea: A wizard and a group of dwarves want you to help them reclaim their dragon-infested mountain. (Yes, this is a Hobbit reference.) What do you do?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Christa: I would go to Adrian's father for advice, as he is Zovordian and the Zovordians have an ancient war with the dragons. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Christa: One time I used sour milk for a cream cake - it didn't come out right at all and was a complete disaster.</span></div>
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Alea Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407817853111498327noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217377843580701766.post-73529535655216953102018-07-18T22:07:00.000-04:002018-07-18T22:07:22.156-04:00How to Bring Characters to Life (explained by someone who used to not understand it)<br />
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I'm a very cut and dry person. I like to be able to follow the 3 Step Formula To Perfect Results. I'm the person who doesn't understand how my English teacher figured out the author's thoughts on an issue from reading a<i> fictional</i> piece, but I understand how to get an answer in Algebra using PEMDAS.<br />
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For all of you like me, I'm sorry to break the news to you, but developing characters and making them come to life is NOT cut and dry because people aren't cut and dry. Why isn't it cut and dry? <span style="font-size: large;">PEOPLE ARE COMPLEX</span>. We are intelligent creatures made in the image of God. We are fallen creatures born with a sin nature--a natural desire to serve ourselves. On top of this, no two people are exactly the same. Everyone is different, and that is beautiful. But...that kind of makes it complicated for writers. Unfortunately here isn't a worksheet or Myers-Briggs site that will magically help you make awesome characters. However, I'm here to try to shed a little bit of light on this subject for the rest of us who struggle with understanding abstract concepts.<br />
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I know that this isn't a super deep thing to start with, but it's pretty important as you discover a character. We have to start from the outside in. Think of a movie. One thing that sets movies apart from books is that we only see how a character acts and reacts, we don't get to see their thoughts and emotions. The impression we get of them comes from the actors' portrayals. <b>This brings me back to finding the character's voice</b>.<br />
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When we find the actor's voice, we find the "actor portrayal" of the character. It makes the character <b>come alive in our minds</b>, which is key.<br />
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Is he he sarcastic? Does he tell jokes a lot? Does he rarely speak, but when he does, it's powerful?<br />
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Now, move on to how does he think? Some people talk to themselves...I think to myself. I literally have thoughts that go through my head. That's part of <b>my voice</b>.<br />
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So...how does the character think? Does he say one thing but think something completely opposite? Can he speak smoothly while internally freaking out? What comments does she make in her head?<br />
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For examples on all of this, just look at the world around you. Gather ideas from conversations at a coffee shop, from those awkward family reunions, or even from that one family in Walmart with the kids that are constantly fighting. Also, look into yourself. How do you think? Do you make sarcastic comments to yourself as you talk to others? Can you be completely cool and totally freaking out at the same time?<br />
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In a lot of books, the main way a character grows is by facing his fears head on and conquering through them. That's what makes a hero a hero. Using the character's voice as a guide, (and probably your story idea. This is one concrete thing you can do.) decide what his/her greatest fear is. If the character is quiet and reserved but always has great comments playing out in her head, maybe she's terrified of being unwanted. Find all of the masks this character hides behind. Maybe the character says his greatest fear of snakes, but if he goes deeper, he discovers it's actually of dying. Right now, you don't have to figure out the backstory of why she's terrified of X, just figure out the what. (And some fears just come naturally with who you are as a person. My greatest fear is death, but that came literally from me just being alive. I didn't have a near-death experience as a baby to make this my greatest fear; it's just because that's the way I am. Also, this one central fear stems into a variety of other fears like fear of heights or fear of dangerous-looking things. I'm just more of a timid person because of this.) Also, a character can have a couple of deep, great fears.<br />
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Everyone has walls built up for various reasons. Find those walls. Sometimes it takes writing an entire draft to discover these, but they're crucial to the story because they affect every interaction that character has. Does this character suddenly shut down whenever she talks to her dad because he's broken and broken her heart numerous times? Who does he open up to? How long does it take for him to open up? Does he wear his heart on his sleeve?<br />
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What does he want more than anything in this world? To be loved? To be happy? To find something more in life? This is the time to look to the Big Things, not just the "goals" everyone hears writers talking about. Goals are temporary, but these are desires etched into the character's heart.<br />
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I also want to address one thing here about antagonists. EVERYONE. I repeat, EVERYONE has a hole in his heart. Everyone. And everyone tries to fill it with something. People try and try and try. I don't care if you're a saint or a super villain, everyone has a hole. You may think your villain just wants power power power, but WHY does he want power? Again, this isn't a time for backstory, this is why. What is the hole he keeps trying to fill? Does he think power will make him happy? Does he think having power will finally make him feel loved? <b>Villains aren't mindless evil robots.</b><br />
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Stepping aside from writing for a second, there is only one thing that can fill this hole. One. Thing. Nothing in this life will satisfy us. Not money, other people, our reputations, fame, or whatever else. The only thing that can fill the un-fillable hole is Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World. Why else would every single person long for something greater than this life? Why is the material world never enough? Because we were <b>MADE FOR MORE</b>. However, because of the Fall in the Garden of Eden, we can't become more and we will never be able to become more. That's why God sent His Son, Jesus, to take our place on the cross to atone for <b>OUR SINS</b>. Everything <b><i>GONE</i></b>. Once we accept the gift of Jesus's sacrifice, we are <b>CHILDREN OF GOD</b>. God fills that "love" hole with love. He fills the "happiness" hole with joy. <b>HE FILLS THE HOLES</b>.<br />
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This is the probably the best step for all of your worksheet people. This is the basic, cut and dry stuff like eye color, height, hobbies, occupation, and favorite movie. This is the stuff you learn when you first meet someone. Make sure to keep in mind all of the previous steps. It would be pretty contradictory to make the person who's terrified of snakes a zookeeper assigned to the reptile room. (Unless that's the whole point of the story. If that's the case, have at it.)<br />
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Okay, now that you know this character's heart and a little bit of surface level stuff, it's time to figure out what happened to them before the story. I put this step after the surface level stuff because that surface level stuff affects this step. How did she get to where she is now? I feel like this is pretty self explanatory, and there are plenty of other resources on this, so I won't go too into detail.<br />
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Remember, this is just the first draft, so it's okay to keep discovering more and more about your characters as you go. You're "becoming their friends" and "getting to know them" as you see them respond to different events and characters. Watch them grow and see where it takes you. If you have to adjust your plot or planned outcome, so be it. Let the characters remain true to themselves, otherwise the story will feel forced.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">How do you develop your characters? Do you have any tips to add to this? Who are some of your favorite characters? Which villains do you think are well written?</span></div>
Alea Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407817853111498327noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217377843580701766.post-34553081960364134242018-06-25T10:19:00.002-04:002018-06-25T10:19:27.546-04:005 Things I Learned From Writing My Most Recent NovelWriting is a learning process. For me, at least, every novel is different and requires a greater set of skills and disciplines. (Isn't this the case for anything creative?)<div>
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Here are five things <i>I Am Stardust</i> taught me about writing.</div>
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Sometimes I want to just rush through the first draft just to get it finished. However, this leaves me with a ridiculously fast pace that's really hard to fix and a messier first draft. Yes, first drafts are supposed to be messy--hence it's alternate term, the rough draft--but it's easier to edit a more complete manuscript.</div>
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This is just something that makes the first draft easier for me. Planning out the things that are going to happen in the scene before I write about them in more detail helps the pacing. (And like I said in the above point, it makes it easier to edit later. I'm all for easier editing.) If I have a plan laid out, the scene intimidates me less, and I don't rush through it as much.</div>
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<i>I Am Stardust</i> taught me to enjoy the small scenes that may get taken out later. That time when you took a break from the main plot so the main characters could go get coffee may just make you fall even more in love with the story your heart desires to tell. Does it really further the plot? Who cares. This is one thing you shouldn't dwell on when writing your first draft. Write the scenes your heart wants to write.</div>
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Yes, this is one of those things that EVERY PRO WRITER SAYS, but it's really important. Staying in the story helped me keep the feel of the story and it's characters in my head the entire time. I didn't have to go back and remember who they are and what they want. I kept the story fresh in my mind. (This doesn't mean you have to write every single day no matter what, but keep in the story as often as possible.) Again, this not only helps your motivation, it also keeps a cleaner first draft.</div>
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Alea Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407817853111498327noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217377843580701766.post-65613471850238372612018-06-09T11:08:00.002-04:002018-06-09T11:08:48.578-04:00Where Have I Been? Life Update and Belated 4th BlogiversaryHello friends!<br />
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So...this year I haven't been blogging every Monday. A lot has been going on, but I'll try to summarize it.<br />
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*celebrates* I am FINALLY done with high school! (honestly this is a huge reason why I haven't been posting. High school takes up an enormous amount of time. Also, whoever told me senior year is supposed to be the easiest lied.) I am so excited for college and this next stage of life. (And also kind of terrified, but I'm trying not to think about that until August.)<br />
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Alea Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407817853111498327noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217377843580701766.post-6210460629787786642018-06-04T09:49:00.001-04:002018-06-04T09:49:35.823-04:00Read to Find Jesus, Not Just to Find the StoryHi everyone! Sorry I've been M.I.A. recently. That's mostly due to graduating high school and attending festivities related to that.<br />
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A few days ago, I had a long conversation with one of my best friends, <a href="http://havingaheartlikehis.blogspot.com/">Hosanna Emily</a>, and she said something that really stood out to me.<br />
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Alea Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407817853111498327noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217377843580701766.post-49363993680816259302018-04-23T07:00:00.000-04:002018-04-23T07:00:39.614-04:00Guest Post on Savannah Grace's new blog, Inspiring WritesHello everyone! Instead of posting something here, I decided to send you over to Savannah Grace's new blog, <a href="https://savannahgracewrites.blogspot.com/2018/04/featured-creator-april-alea-harper.html">Inspiring Writes</a>, where she interviewed me on writing and design! I'll be hanging around the comments there and answering your questions too!<br />
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I'm working on getting over my writer's block. It went away at the beginning of the month, but it's slowly coming back. I attribute that to the difficult scenes that are coming up (some including a bank robbery shhhhh). Also, I'm dealing with pacing issues. I know I can fix that stuff in editing, but I'd rather not have too?</div>
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Life's also been pretty busy. No, Camp NaNoWriMo doesn't help with that, BUT it does make me feel more productive. I know that I'm still a writer even if I don't write every day, but it's hard to believe it. Camp helps keep me on track and feel like I'm being productive, even if I'm just barely plugging along at my book.</div>
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I struggle with fear A LOT. Seriously, all the time. I get it when I have to do something outside of my normal routine; I get it when I have to write a fight scene (I'm super bad at describing them); I get it when I only have <i>one chance</i> to get something right. You name it, I'm scared of it. That's pretty much how it goes for me.<br />
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Since my freshman year in high school, a year after my parents divorced, I've had a strange urge to dye my hair copper red. I never did, but the desire would not let me go. I found myself hoarding pictures of red hair I liked and adding “someday this will be my hair” as captions. For some strange reason, I wanted to do this drastic, almost unheard-of thing. Maybe it was because I wanted to become a “better version” of myself. I'm not really sure. However, I never summed up the courage to actually do it. I was scared of what others would think of me if I did, and I was scared that it wouldn't look good on me. (Mostly the first, though).<br />
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So, it remained my secret desire tucked away in the corner of my mind where I only went when I dreamed of my ideal self. In my imaginary redhead self, I was independent and unafraid to take risks. In reality, I was slipping into a place of deep depression and anxiety, and I didn't run to God for help. In fact, I didn't run to anyone for help. I burrowed deep within my heart’s self-built walls to slowly die from the pain.<br />
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I stayed isolated until the summer before my senior year in high school, when I agreed to go on a mission trip to Peru. My heart screamed at me not to go, but I could not bring myself to tell my mom and sister. If I said something, they would see the fake that I was. Part of me wanted to know God, but I did not feel His presence and never felt an urge to read the Bible. On the second day of the trip, I met a woman with a fire inside of her that showed in the words she spoke and the glimmer in her eyes. From the moment I first spoke to her, I knew I wanted that same fire. She told me to ask God to reveal himself to me on the trip. Something about her motivated me to do just that. While in Peru, God pressed on my heart the lie that I was living. I was not really a Christian. I struggled with God until July 4, 2017, when I surrendered my fear, depression, anxiety, and ultimately my life to the One who gave His life so I could live.<br />
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My ideal, “red-haired self” evolved from a “brave” girl to someone unashamed of her faith who boldly serves the Lord she loves with all her heart. Life is not about having a certain hair color, it is about living boldly. It is about blasting through my comfort zone and living completely for God. It is about making conscious decisions to make Him the center of my life and not being afraid to share it. It is about trusting God enough to help me go off to college and learn to be more independent. It is about stepping out of God’s way and not letting myself hold me back from what He has planned.<br />
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Now this essay--this mission statement--sounds great on paper (or on a computer screen). It makes living out this lifestyle seem easy, doesn't it? Haha, no. I actually wrote this around September of last year just after I visited the college I want to go to. I actually used it (with a few modifications) as my college essay to submit to this college. I decided to live fearlessly months ago, but I never followed through. I sunk back into the numbness. (Going numb is my way of coping with difficult and scary things. The problem with this is you don't feel anything--good or bad.)<br />
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Recently, I began reading <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Live-Fearless-Power-Passion-Purpose/dp/1400309395"><i>Live Fearless</i> by Sadie Robertson</a>. I'm halfway through it now and I relate so much to her. In this book, she shares many of her struggles with intense fear (which are very similar to my own) and her ways of not letting fear get to her. She shares how ultimately, we can't conquer fear on our own. She really pours her heart into this book, and anyone who reads it can tell that her faith is authentic. Her story has encouraged me to begin my journey again. I don't know what that will look like, but God has something amazing in store.<br />
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This morning (I wrote this post on Sunday), my pastor talked about getting ready to be used by God. This is truly amazing because that's really what this journey is all about.<br />
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I hope this post can be an encouragement to you. I want you to know that you're not alone in your fear and that as a Child of God, you can overcome it! It takes a lot of work (hey, I'm only working on it), but it will be worth it.</div>
Alea Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407817853111498327noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217377843580701766.post-6545588530972893392018-04-02T07:00:00.000-04:002018-04-02T07:00:00.317-04:00How to Survive April Camp NaNoWriMo 2018April is actually the worst month for Camp NaNoWriMo. The school year ends in just a few weeks and teachers like to pile on more work (and essays ugh). So...here's how to survive Camp this year.<br />
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Alea Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407817853111498327noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217377843580701766.post-57881008386039195482018-03-26T07:39:00.000-04:002018-03-26T07:39:50.065-04:00What have I been up to?Oh look, I dropped off the face of the earth again. #oops.<br />
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For about six months, I've had writer's block. There were a few exceptions in there, but I've had writer's block for a majority of that time. I took a long break from writing--both fiction and blog posts. (Unfortunately I've still had to write essays for school. Also, I had to do some edits on <i>The Clockshifter, </i>but I wouldn't consider it enjoyable because of my writer's block.). These last six months have also been a waiting period for me. What kept me going was that I could change my situation in just a few months. So I kind of just rode the wave.</div>
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I also got accepted to my dream college! This is a major step for me because for a while, I wanted to live at home and go to a community college. God has been equipping me to go out into the world and live boldly for Him. This has been an incredible, yet difficult journey. (I wrote a journal entry a while back about living boldly. I actually ended up using it for the majority of my college application essay. I'm using this as my mission statement and my battlecry. I use it to remind myself how much God has changed me and that I need to live fearlessly for the rest of my life.)</div>
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Alea Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407817853111498327noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217377843580701766.post-60493606163508881522018-02-12T18:27:00.001-05:002018-02-12T18:27:08.749-05:00The Internet is Killing My Writing (and productivity in general)Lately I've noticed that I spend much more time scrolling through social media than I do anything else. And I'm not really doing <i>anything </i>on there; I'm not getting anything of value out of it. (Obviously, I still need to go on there sometimes to work on my platform, but that's the exception.)<br />
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I've grown to hate social media because it takes so much out of me. I scroll through it like a mindless zombie, and when I close the tab, I still feel like a zombie. Despite this, I can't seem to stop scrolling through my social media accounts.<br />
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As a society, we laugh at the cliche picture of a group of teenagers at a restaurant all on Snapchat. However, <span style="font-size: large;">we don't do anything about it</span>. We shrug it off and blame it on the "<span style="font-size: large;">changing times." </span> Yes, times are changing, but we must use these changes for good. God did not create us to live in a virtual world, he created us to enjoy the real world. <span style="font-size: large;">By talking to each other through technology, we aren't "really" talking. </span> (Also, let me say that I'm not against online friendships. I have a couple of really good online friends. I'm just saying to spend as much time face to face with people as possible. Video chatting only counts for far away friends.)<br />
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So, if I seem less present on social media for the next few weeks, it's because I need to get back to work. I need to ramp up my focus on my relationship with God, schoolwork, college applications, SAT prep, and rewriting <i>The Clockshifter</i>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let's work together to actually do something about the world's electronic addictions.</span>Alea Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407817853111498327noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217377843580701766.post-80309684757366043182018-02-07T07:00:00.000-05:002018-02-07T07:00:30.033-05:00The Worth of a King COVER REVEAL + SNIPPET + DESIGN PROCESSTwo posts in one week? Wow, maybe I am getting back into the swing of blogging. :)<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Princess Obsidia’s
father was killed the night she was born. Since there was no male heir, the
crown went to the man who killed him, by Dialcian law. This never bothered her,
growing up, and when it comes time for Obsidia to choose her husband, she
chooses Prince Delaney, the son of that man, with little hesitation. Only then
does her life start crumbling around her.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Adrian
expected to live a normal life, taking his father’s place at the print shop
when his father retired. But, on his eighteenth birthday, when the princess’
engagement is announced, his world is ripped out from under him when he learns
that his life was a ruse, and he is the twin brother to the princess – and
expected to take back his father’s throne.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Delaney
knows that his country is hovering on the brink of war – and that his father
may harbor murderous intentions towards his intended bride due to her Zovordian
blood. He wants nothing more than to protect Obsidia and his people, but as
merely prince, he has little power against his father.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">SNIPPET</span></div>
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“He loves her,” was the only answer Adrian had. The answer that had been eating at him for three weeks.</div>
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Jerolin was quiet a moment. “Prince Delaney? Well, I’m hardly surprised. She is quite beautiful. Any man could fall in love with with a mere glance, and I’d wager that he’s had far more than a mere glance.”</div>
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Adrian threw a glare at Jerolin, not sure that he liked that tone in his adopted brother’s voice. “And she seemed rather fond of him.”</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">COVER DESIGN PROCESS</span></div>
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This was a bit of a different cover design process because Kendra didn't give me very much to go off of. It was kind of a trial-and-error process, but I'm pretty pleased with the end result (and it was a very fun, experimental process). (Also I'm excited to read the book!)</div>
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When I first started making it, I really only had a title. This was a while ago while Kendra was still writing the book and I wanted to design something. This design went through a few iterations before we abandoned it.</div>
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I wasn't sure what look Kendra was going for, so I made two concept covers.</div>
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The one on the right looks a little like something from a nativity scene. I'm very glad we didn't pursue this concept. We did go with the black and gold concept...we just made a lot of changes.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This was the first thing we came up with.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfCjMCqrSoN6RPrkU9lSnCfGBxirn9-MFx7gYThP6yAaigHnSMgf9FBkB1x8Lx3FIDV6rnn2zuXV0-NaJBuYYnxzyYDjcIjZE5kHiszbqfoHzg_gNC3skl0M12hyphenhyphen4eDM03M3fjhPSDIhwT/s1600/the+worth+of+a+king+4.png" imageanchor="1"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3eiF9t46zVKwpLUWZPAu4Y3YNFVXgmEYMRyW6miQTyUokvjwJGNT1HHirqENXUfRFI8vSF3qzqy0YsVfZVAx1hqW3E6AhEXYuvyrfs-Wkspm0VTYC3-ymq55dbP9zu0QZ_viGSjgP_GRI/s1600/the+worth+of+a+king+5.png" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3eiF9t46zVKwpLUWZPAu4Y3YNFVXgmEYMRyW6miQTyUokvjwJGNT1HHirqENXUfRFI8vSF3qzqy0YsVfZVAx1hqW3E6AhEXYuvyrfs-Wkspm0VTYC3-ymq55dbP9zu0QZ_viGSjgP_GRI/s320/the+worth+of+a+king+5.png" width="212" /></a> <img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfCjMCqrSoN6RPrkU9lSnCfGBxirn9-MFx7gYThP6yAaigHnSMgf9FBkB1x8Lx3FIDV6rnn2zuXV0-NaJBuYYnxzyYDjcIjZE5kHiszbqfoHzg_gNC3skl0M12hyphenhyphen4eDM03M3fjhPSDIhwT/s320/the+worth+of+a+king+4.png" width="212" /></td></tr>
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We adjusted the words to the bottom of the cover and played around with the coloring.<div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And this is the final result!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Kendra E.
Ardnek loves fairytales and twisting them in new and exciting ways. She's been
or acting them on her dozen plus cousins and siblings for years. "Finish
your story, Kendra," is frequently heard at family gatherings. Her sole
life goal has always been to grow up and be an author of fantasy and children's
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When acting, directors tell you to <span style="font-size: large;">"get into character."</span> For those of you who have no idea what I'm talking about, getting into character is a method of acting where you mentally put yourself in the character's shoes. You actually become the character. It's similar to writing a book in first person. You move your body in the way the character would move, you talk like they would talk, and you feel the emotions they would feel. This all translates into believable acting. <span style="font-size: large;">The audience no longer sees you as actor so-and-so; they see you as The Character.</span></div>
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This should translate into writing. Authors should write in their character's POV so that the reader only "sees" and feels what the POV character feels. <span style="font-size: large;">Everything should go through that character's filter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>2. Putting on a play takes practice, just like writing.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Putting on a play takes work.</span> For the play I was in last weekend, we practiced for about three months. Some of those practices were four hours long. We spent <span style="font-size: large;">hours and hours </span>perfecting movement on the stage, gestures, acting, costumes, lines, and the set.</div>
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Writing takes practice too. This is called <span style="font-size: large;">editing</span>. (This is where the tears come in.) Authors perfect the "acting" (POV), description, wording, and really everything here. <span style="font-size: large;">And this is SO necessary.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>3. Putting on a play requires many, many people. Writing does too.</b></span><br />
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Think of all the people you need to successfully put on a play: director(s), actors, playwright, stage manager, stagehand(s), and tech people (for lights and sound).<br />
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You may think that writing a book only takes a single author, <span style="font-size: large;">but you're wrong</span>. (Yes, there are exceptions, but the norm is that without other people in the process, the end result isn't great.). An author needs an <span style="font-size: large;">army of people</span> behind her to support her, help her develop her story, edit her work, and ultimately publish her work.<br />
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I know I never could have gotten my agent if I hadn't had people supporting and guiding me.<br />
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Have you ever been in a play? What did it teach you about writing?</h3>
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Alea Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407817853111498327noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217377843580701766.post-8743336079091516392018-01-15T07:00:00.000-05:002018-01-15T08:47:40.393-05:00Tips to Force Yourself to Write (even when you really don't want to)Sometimes I have a difficult time writing. I sit down to write, and I know what I'm going to write next, but I don't have any motivation to write.<br />
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Here are my tips to help you force yourself to write.<br />
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1. Set daily deadlines.</h2>
Instead of a far away deadline that allows for easy procrastination, set a deadline for today. That way, you can only procrastinate to the end of the day. I've been doing this for the past few days with rewrites on <i>The Clockshifter</i>. I try to write a little bit in the morning and finish up my 1000 words right before I go to bed. Obviously, that's different on weekdays because I am not going to get up extra early to write before school. (I'm <i>so</i> <i>not</i> a morning person.)<br />
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I just got a new computer and I am in love with my keyboard. It allows my fingers to fly across the keyboard almost as fast as my brain can think of the right words. Having a good flow of thought to page really helps you get in the storytelling mood.<br />
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3. Be ready to write a little by hand throughout the day.</h2>
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Sometimes at school, I get a random piece of inspiration and I must jot down a scene. I can type it up later. Also, it does give your routine a bit of a shake-up, which can eliminate some writer's block.<br />
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<br />Do you use any of these tips? Do you love your keyboard? Have any other tips? Please share them below. :)</h3>
<br />Alea Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407817853111498327noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217377843580701766.post-72454237603322713452017-12-28T10:26:00.004-05:002017-12-28T10:26:43.933-05:00End of the Year Wrap-up + New Years Resolutions2017 was a year of growth for me. It was the year which I think I sort of "found myself." Yes, I know that has a lot of weird connotation, but it's true. I found my identity in Him. I definitely struggled a lot, but God helped me overcome those struggles.<br />
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Highlights</h2>
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<li style="text-align: left;">I got a <a href="https://elvishpensfantasticalwritings.blogspot.com/2017/06/a-big-announcement-yes-i-know-another_19.html">literary agent</a>!</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">I overcame a lot of fear.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">I conquered depression.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">I met <a href="http://havingaheartlikehis.blogspot.com/">Hosanna Emily</a> in person! (On Tuesday, actually!)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">I went on a <a href="https://elvishpensfantasticalwritings.blogspot.com/2017/07/oopsi-left-my-heart-in-peru.html">mission trip to Peru</a>.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">I developed my writing and graphic design skills more.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">I found the college I want to go to.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">I wrote the first draft of another book.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">My trip to Peru pushed me toward Christ.</li>
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Resolutions</h2>
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<li>Finish <i>The Clockshifter</i> revisions.</li>
<li>Exercise regularly.</li>
<li>Get an internship at a graphic design company.</li>
<li>Go to college.</li>
<li>Write/edit more books.</li>
<li>Grow deeper in my relationship with the Lord.</li>
<li>Go to Realm Makers.</li>
<li>Read more.</li>
<li>Post here regularly. (Sorry this blog has been falling to the wayside lately!)</li>
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Someone please force me to accomplish these goals. :)</div>
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What are your 2017 highlights? What are your resolutions for the new year?</h3>
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Alea Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407817853111498327noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217377843580701766.post-19529432188585764582017-12-19T08:59:00.002-05:002017-12-19T08:59:53.864-05:00No, I haven't died.Hello everyone!<br />
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I'm sorry for my unexplained hiatus. The last few weeks have been crazy with school and attempting to win NaNoWriMo. How have you been?<br />
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Hopefully, I will write up a real post soon.<br />
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-AleaAlea Harperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05407817853111498327noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217377843580701766.post-34187984855114224672017-11-13T07:00:00.000-05:002017-11-13T07:00:06.182-05:00Introducing another Nadine Brandes Novel... | COVER REVEAL + ARC GIVEAWAYRemember my love for her Out of Time Series? It hasn't died. Also, my love for Nadine hasn't died and never will. (Seriously, she's one of the kindest people I've ever met.)<br />
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<br />AND SHE'S PUBLISHING A NEW BOOK!</h2>
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Introducing <i>Fawkes</i>, a historical fantasy novel!</div>
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<i>(Also feast your eyes on this cover)</i></div>
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Thomas Fawkes is turning to stone, and the only cure to the Stone Plague is to join his father’s plot to assassinate the king of England.</div>
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Silent wars leave the most carnage. The wars that are never declared, but are carried out in dark alleys with masks and hidden knives. Wars where color power alters the natural rhythm of 17th century London. And when the king calls for peace, no one listens until he finally calls for death.</div>
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Keepers think the Igniters caused the plague. Igniters think the Keepers did it. But all Thomas knows is that the Stone Plague infecting his eye is spreading. And if he doesn’t do something soon, he’ll be a lifeless statue. So when his Keeper father, Guy Fawkes, invites him to join the Gunpowder Plot—claiming it will put an end to the plague—Thomas is in.</div>
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The plan: use 36 barrels of gunpowder to blow up the Igniter King James.</div>
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Doesn't this sound like a fantastic book? When I got the email containing the cover, I wasn't sure about the cover, but now I love it. I really hope you do too. I cannot wait to see it sitting on my shelf when it releases on <b>JULY 10, 2018</b>. (So far away, I know...)<br />
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Nadine has some awesome things planned for this book and future books, so make sure to check out <a href="http://bit.ly/FawkesBook">her cover reveal post</a>!<br />
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What if I told you can do it with very little experience? Would you be interested in learning?<br />
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2. Memorize all of my lines for <i>Little Women</i>.</h2>
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4. Read two more books. (Harder than you'd think.)</div>
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5. Survive school (and get good grades).</div>
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6. Finish my online class.<br />
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7. Write my research paper (and get a good grade on it).</div>
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8. (This is last because I want it to be a goal for all time) Get closer to God.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Sorry for the "thrown together post". I'm kind of dry on good post ideas. I'm also trying to define what this blog really is. If you have any ideas for me, please comment!</span></div>
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