Tag: How To
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Let’s Write – Tenses
Back in the olden days, storytelling was often limited to a shallow or omnipotent third point of view set in the past tense. Nowadays, authors utilise deeper points of view to submerge readers, and we’ve seen an uptick in stories written in the present tense. And I’m totally here for it. But as storytelling changes,…
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How to Review a Book
Why review? A single review can make a huge difference, especially for indie authors. For one, reviews spread the word. They connect like-minded readers with authors they might not hear about through any other avenue. Reviews also make books seem alive—if someone is reviewing, that means someone is reading. But reviews also inspire. When impostor…
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How to Stretch Watercolour Paper
I’ve been meaning to go back to basics for some of my ‘how to’ posts, but then the low working memory aspect of ADHD struck and I forgot. 😅 There’s no time like the present, right? Today, I’ll show you two easy ways to stretch watercolour paper. But first, what does it mean to ‘stretch’…
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DIY Halloween Décor
Get ready for the easiest, most family-friendly DIY project ever! And, as an added bonus, it won’t bankrupt you! Halloween isn’t a big deal in South Africa, but it has become one of our favourite holidays here in Canada. I love how it brings communities together and how much joy it brings our kids. This…
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Quick and Easy Crochet – Granny Square Backpack
As is typical of my brand of ADHD, I didn’t start my crochet journey with the easy stuff. I fell head-first into intermediate projects, which resulted in a lot of unravelling and re-crocheting. I do the same thing when I write novels. 😂 I get so excited that I skip the groundwork and dive into…
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Let’s Make – Resin Leaf Charms
My husband is an avid woodworker. He’s always either working on a project or watching woodworking videos on YouTube. This, of course, means I’m also watching, if only from the corner of my eye. And now I find myself obsessed with wood-and-resin furniture. Thanks, Black Forest Wood Co. 😂 I can’t be trusted around power…
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Inexpensive Market Displays
Many of us picked up new hobbies during the pandemic, and our homes are chock-full of the cool stuff we’ve been making. So, it’s no surprise that home-based businesses are everywhere, and the call to support small is trending. My social feeds are buzzing with inspirational stories, tips, and ideas for creators who want to…
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Five Easy Ways to Combat Writer’s Block
Ah, writer’s block. The bane of many a writer’s existence. It’s that feeling of shock and having no direction when the inspiration suddenly runs out. It happens to all of us at one point or another, so we all know it’s real. Personally, I just don’t believe in it. Yes, having no inspiration is a…
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How I Paint Auroras
My husband is pretty much obsessed with the northern lights, or aurora borealis. He’s one of those people who will jump in his car in the middle of the night to chase auroras, and talks about the beauty of this phenomenon basically non stop. I really appreciate the gorgeousness of the auroras too, but folks,…
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Graphic Ballpoint Landscape
It’s Thursday, which has become synonymous with throwbacks. Today we’re doing something new. I’ve been itching to try making a timelapse of an art process for you, and I figured I’d combine that with a tutorial. I made the original artwork during Inktober 2018, and since I struggled so much to wrap my head around…
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