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Shane Rashash
Apr 18, 20241 min read
Editing is Where the Magic Happens
I'm on the 6th edit run for my fantasy novel, Jinn Confessions. Wow what a difference Beta readers make for enhancing the clarity of...
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Shane Rashash
Aug 14, 20221 min read
Consequences
Too often in society people rally behind their favorites and fail to acknowledge the importance of consequences. No matter where you fall...
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Shane Rashash
Jul 24, 20221 min read
The Outlier Effect
Random acts of violence frequently hit the US news. It can be tempting to pull these outliers out of context. Cynicism and mistrust of...
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Shane Rashash
Jul 9, 20222 min read
How Narcissistic Is Too Narcissistic?
Narcissism has been a hot topic in media over the last few years. It is important to remember considerable subjectivity is involved in...
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Shane Rashash
Jul 3, 20221 min read
Toxic Self-talk
The fastest way to not write is to talk yourself out of it. Dreaded thoughts about not being a good enough writer dig at a writer's...
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Shane Rashash
Jun 26, 20221 min read
Gripping Fantasy Begins with the Mind
So why do I say gripping fantasy begins with the mind? One reasoning involves the impact of psyching yourself out before you even begin...
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Shane Rashash
Jun 18, 20221 min read
Building Fantasy Characters (06/18/2022 update)
Beyond common monsters It can be tempting to rely on common tropes and fantasy creatures. One way to spice up tired tropes is to explore...
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Shane Rashash
Apr 12, 20222 min read
On the writing process! (06/11/2022 Update)
Thoughts on the writing process. The Outliner's Process (06/11/2022) Everybody needs to find a writing process that fits their unique...
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Shane Rashash
Apr 12, 20222 min read
Creating a Foundation for Optimal Creativity (06/18/2022 Update)
My writings explore mental health and the pathway to wellness. This blog explores self-care activities. Daily Mediation Studies show...
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