Posts | Avril Marie Aalund

Aug 21, 20225 min read

Sticking To The Plan | Outlining With Sticky Notes

The first step for many writers going into a new project involves some form of plotting. Depending on the kind of writer you are, this...

Aug 14, 20225 min read

This past May, I ran a series on prologues and epilogues, and one term that popped up multiple times was the "inciting incident." I gave...

Aug 7, 202210 min read

With recent posts about Pantsing through Elden Ring or why the giraffe scene in The Last Of Us, it's no secret that video games are one...

Jul 31, 20225 min read

Romance novels are known for lavish character descriptions. Flowing and highly detailed, many writers love pointing out the smallest and...

Jul 24, 20226 min read

Writing is certainly my passion, but it's not the only hobby you'll find me dabbling in. Gaming is one of my favorite past times you'll...

Jul 17, 20227 min read

My favorite feeling in the world is held within those few moments after the lights go out at a concert, just before the band takes the...