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How J.R.R. Tolkien Has Inspired Me as a Fantasy Writer

May 11, 2024 by S. R. Watts

For many readers like myself, J.R.R. Tolkien is a name that has become synonymous with epic fantasy. His lasting legacy has been an insperation to many fantasy writers throught the last century, helping many to become greater authors in the genre themselves. This is how he has inspired me as a fantasy author.

Crafting Stories for Your Audience: The Art of Subtle Messaging

May 10, 2024 by S. R. Watts

It's not enough to want to promote your message in the stories you tell. You have to understand all the intrecacies that go into good storytelling, and then apply them to get people to listen to what you have to say. And it all starts with knowing your audience.

The Universal Language of Storytelling: Bridging Faith and Understanding

May 09, 2024 by S. R. Watts

If the the Divine love us and want the best for us, dosen't it stand to reason that they would communicate their will to use through a language we can all understand? What if that language were an artform, such as storytelling?

Art and Destiny: How Writing Has Played a Role in My Life

May 04, 2024 by S. R. Watts

Everybody writes for a different reason. Some Right for fame. Some write for Fortune. Some Write to leave a legacy. This is why I write.

The Celestial Flame: A Beacon of Healing in My Fantasy World

May 03, 2024 by S. R. Watts

Magic systems take many forms in fantasy literature. The one I created for my novels was designed to do more than just offer a means of rollplay for my fans.

The Impact of Grammatical Errors on an Epic Fantasy Novel's Success

May 02, 2024 by S. R. Watts

For authors of any genre, gramatial errors can prevent one from finding success in the publishing industry. A case could be made that this is even more true for authors of epic fatnay novels where the story can be much more complex.

How World Building Can Be Therapeutic

Feb 28, 2024 by S. R. Watts

A blog post that deconstructs the world-building process in fiction writing, as well as how it can be beneficial to one's mental health.

The Power of Themes

Jun 22, 2023 by S. R. Watts
Looking back on all I have learned about good storytelling, theme is the one thing that ties all other elements of a fictional work together.

How a Simple Breathing Exercise Inspired a New Genre

Jun 21, 2023 by S. R. Watts
There is one thing I learned from my years in therapy that helped me to process my emotions. A simple breathing exercise that, over time, came to influence my writing in ways I had never thought it could.

How Stories Saved My Life

Jun 10, 2023 by S. R. Watts
Stories aren’t just some fascinating aspect of the human condition. They are the very reason why I am alive today and why I continue to write my own works of fiction.