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M. B. Weston’s Writing Diary: 03/24/15

Posted on March 25, 2015 by M. B. Weston

The problem with conventions: the older you get, the longer it takes to get over them. Last night’s thirty minute nap after work turned into four hours. To put it mildly, that “power nap” severely cut into my writing time. … Continue reading →

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Elysian Chronicles Fun Facts: The Day I Lost My Villain

Posted on July 1, 2014 by M. B. Weston

When I was reading through the first draft of Out of the Shadows, I encountered a huge problem with the Fourth Battle for the City of Ezzer. I originally wanted my main villain [***spoiler protected***] and Davian to engage in … Continue reading →

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Writing Villains: Lessons from Bane and The Dark Knight Rises

Posted on July 28, 2012 by M. B. Weston

A writer’s work is never finished. Ideas, inspirations, to-do lists, and drafts flood our thoughts and our time. The act of writing should not stop when we turn off our computers. We can draw inspiration and instruction on writing from … Continue reading →

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