Alex.J.Cobalt

When you read something that makes you feel jealous of the author’s writing, take a step back. Remember you are here to learn. What about their writing makes you wish you could do it yourself?

Lean from other authors, other writers. Take what they do and add it into your own portfolio of work.

There will always be people who are better writers than you. But that’s okay, because then you can be inspired by them to up your own game.

#Mondayinspiration is a chance for me to share my own motivational post it notes with the writing world at large. In the hope, maybe that someone else finds it as helpful as I do!

• My Thoughts on “The Rings of Power”
  Normally, I try and have my opinion pieces about books that I’ve read. However, this month, books have not been read. My lack of commuting over the summer has meant … More My Thoughts on “The Rings of Power”
• Finishing the Farseer Trilogy – my thoughts on Assassin’s Quest
  The last book in the Farseer Trilogy we weave our way to the conclusion of Fitz’ quest to find Verity, who has been lost in the mountains since the end … More Finishing the Farseer Trilogy – my thoughts on Assassin’s Quest
• How to create a map of your fantasy world
  You know you’re reading a fantasy book when the first two (or sometimes multiple) pages are of maps of the world. These help give your reader a visual context (and … More How to create a map of your fantasy world
• Royal Assassin – Continuing my read through of the Farseer Trilogy
  Second books in trilogies sometimes struggle to find their own rhythm. They tend to be a bridging story – taking the characters from the start of their story towards were … More Royal Assassin – Continuing my read through of the Farseer Trilogy
• Giving your Character a unique voice
  Every character needs a strong, clear voice to help bring the reader into their world. Whether it’s an accent or turn of phrase, every person has a unique way of … More Giving your Character a unique voice
• Starting the Realm of the Elderlings – Assassin’s Apprentice review
  My introduction to the Realm of the Elderlings got off to a rocky start when I realised I started with the wrong book. Namely, the book that was the trilogy … More Starting the Realm of the Elderlings – Assassin’s Apprentice review