Part-Time Dragon

Last blog post of the year. Free sample chapter of The Shattered Queen. theproblemwithdragons.com/2025/12/30/dra…

I haven't been very active recently, too much going on but I did post my year end book reviews. 44 books started, 39 completed. theproblemwithdragons.com/2025/12/29/a-d…

@Wisteraverse I use WordPress. It's decent, though it takes a while to figure it out, and doesn't quite have the customizability that I would like, but I have been away from coding for too long to do it myself.

So I'm finally making a new website using WordPress (to replace my current one, which I made in HTML & CSS)...And I'm still deciding whether to pull out half of my hair or just throw my laptop out of the window!

@marie_keates I love Scrivener, but it's a big adjustment and takes time to learn.

Authors of X. Has anyone managed to work out Scrivener? Tried the free trial and I think I’m going to abandon it. Three hours in, all I’ve managed is to import one pre written chapter, give it a name and a not and drop in 2 photos. 👇

@AuthorGoodwin I would say you could alter her to be self-righteous, idealistic, and naive - I don't think that's a big leap for the character, but there is also potential that might make her unlikable. It all comes down to balance. Having the main character 'believe the lie' might also help.

I've been told my protagonist needs to be more flawed... I'm struggling with this a little. Are there any flaws I can slot in without redesigning her character completely?

New post this week - the topic is AI. Check it out! theproblemwithdragons.com/2025/07/23/dra…

@AuthorGoodwin My book has had many titles and I had a super long list of alternatives before settling on The Shattered Queen. A Quest in North Kosk doesn't resonate with me, try a strong verb or evocative imagery. You'll get there!

@Writing_Dragons How about "A quest in North Kosk", just throwing another idea out there to go with my stack of others! 😁 I agree, The Path to Power is a tad generic. Finding titles is so hard!

New DRAFT cover for my re-branded book (to be finessed later). What do you think? Note: some of the artwork will be personally re-drawn, by hand, by me so none of you anti AI zealots can throw your daggers.

@AuthorGoodwin I'm not that good with titles, it's a struggle for sure, but maybe you could focus on the place as the connection for the story like--> Blood over Bright Haven and A Court of Thorns and Roses - they both reference the land and not the people.

Part of the issue is how the title links to the story. I've had feedback saying that it's not really all about the female lead, with a chunck of focus on another character too. She's on a path to regaining her throne. He's on a path to gaining magical abilities. Hence, both are on a "Path to Power".

@bkay_pen It's not a fun place to be. Trying to stay positive some days is hard. How are you managing it?

@Writing_Dragons 💯💯

Does anyone else feel like they are standing at this intersection right now? Follow the link to read more. theproblemwithdragons.com/2025/07/16/dra…

Generally, I try to not to use was because it's a red flag for telling instead of showing. However, I was wondering if it's always unacceptable - for instance, In third person POV, is was acceptable to use when writing the characters interiority?

@StephenMConway One time, I forgot that I asked a question on here and came back a few days later to find many responses... but I did respond when I saw them.

People who don't bother replying when you comment on their post. What's that about, eh?

@rrreadsbooks I read it to mean - it's sweet (not dark romance) and has a happy ending.

what does “cozy” mean to you guys, in the context of genre? I feel like we’re seeing “cozy” everything these days, and I’m not sure what to make of it

@kbowmanwriter Yes, I am a strong believer in beta readers!

🧵 2/2 Instead, I found writers at the same stage as me and we beta read for each other. It was the best thing I ever did, because we all learnt a lot from each other. If you can do that, I really recommend it! Plus, you can never have too many writer friends 🥰

The first two manuscripts I wrote, I paid for professional feedback/edits. I did not get an offer of rep, nor many requests. (In fact, my first got NONE 😭) The third manuscript I wrote, I did NOT pay for professional feedback/edits, but got multiple offers of rep. 🧵1/2

@bymallorymcd It depends on what I'm editing - adjusting or adding to the story (I love it), but grammar (kill me now).

all i see on this app is editing slander!! editing is literally the best part!!!! am i insane #WritingCommmunity

@GamewithDave I ❤️ Windows 98. So many memories.

Are you this old?

@By_EmilyRae That's wonderful, congrats!🎉

I just finished my first draft!! And I finished it 1.5 months. 😱 (Okay, I had a couple false starts, but once I got going, it only took me 1.5 months!) It's messy, but it's beautiful. 🥹 #WritingCommunity #FirstDraft

My writing critique partner is starting to treat me like competition and it’s incredibly uncomfortable..

@chelseascottbks Dang! Congratulations! I need some of that Mojo.

We're up to 9, I repeat 9, full requests!