Alex.J.Cobalt

Fantasy Writer

Stories that take you to other worlds

Let’s go somewhere magical

Hi, I’m Alex

I’m a fantasy writer from the UK, and I love writing stories. You can check out my writing, blog and advice posts below!

My Writing

Short Stories, Flash Fiction, and a novel in progress. Hundreds of worlds to explore.

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Blog

Monthly Updates and opinion articles about all things writing and the fantasy genre.

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Want to start writing fantasy? Check out my “How To” Guides giving hints and tips on writing fantasy.

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My Latest Stories

The only limit is yourself (Monday Inspiration)

What is possible to achieve? That’s only limited by one person – you. The limits of your imagination. The limits of your courage. The limits of your determination.

Take Your Time (Opinion Blog)

Social media, along with a fun mix of “look how much this person achieved before they were 30!” media stories, has created an invisible expectation on anyone trying to achieve any goal that you simply must achieve those goals as fast as possible. “So and So person made their own business by the time they … More Take Your Time (Opinion Blog)

Waiting on a Message (From the Archives)

Ele sat staring at her phone, waiting for the text to come in. Around her, chaos reigned. Her parents, the rulers of their Sector, had been murdered in the night. Somehow, someone had managed to get past the security perimeter. Already, the news was breaking across the Sector, screams rose from the streets as the … More Waiting on a Message (From the Archives)

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Traditional vs Self Publishing (Opinion Blog)

September 19, 2020

First published as part of my Summer Newsletter 2020 – if you’re not signed up to my quarterly newsletters, click here! This month I’ve spent some time researching about publishing, agents, and how my WIP book could be released into the wild for people to enjoy. One of the main hurdles of sending your beloved … More Traditional vs Self Publishing (Opinion Blog)

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A Message to Past Me

August 22, 2020

As a kid, the phrase “you can’t spell” was always a synonym for “you’re an idiot” and/or the equally wonderful “you can’t write”. For me, hearing that phrase repeated was one of the worst things about school. Most of all, because it was then suggested that anything with the written language was somehow out of … More A Message to Past Me