May

22nd

2024

Dead Silver Tenth Anniversary Sale! · 5:41pm Yesterday

“Chupacabra hunting. Murder. Vacations aren’t supposed to turn out like this.”

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May

20th

2024

Being a Better Writer: Another Look At Cliffhangers · 6:13pm Monday

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Welcome back, writers! To both you and to me! If you’ve missed it, that’s because I’ve been emmeshed in a move for the last few weeks, and today is the first post I’ve been able to make on a normal schedule again.

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May

17th

2024

News! What’s a Copy-Edit? · 6:30pm Last Friday

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Hey folks! Getting back into the swing of things over here on Unusual Things, post-move, and that means it’s time for a news post!

So, what’s new and worth talking about? Well, how about the fact that Axtara – Magic and Mischief is officially out of Beta? I’d say that’s newsworthy.

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May

13th

2024

Being a Better Writer: Finding Your Writing Strengths · 8:20pm May 13th

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Welcome back, writers! It’s late, but it’s new! That’s right, the internet is up at my new place and that means more Being a Better Writer!

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May

6th

2024

Classic Being a Better Writer: That Opening Chapter · 4:18pm May 6th

Hey writers! Max here. As I warned last week, my move has left me without internet for a–hopefully small–period.

So, I’ll be writing short stories to submit to Hemelein’s Honor and Glory call today. And unpacking.

You readers, though? You get a classic post from Being a Better Writer‘s past. Inspired by a discussion I saw this weekend, let’s talk about how you start your first chapter. You ready? Then hit that jump!

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Apr

29th

2024

Being a Better Writer: Showing Your Scope · 6:34pm April 29th

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Welcome once again, writers! It’s Being a Better Writer, here again to discuss all things writing related! We’ve got an interesting topic to dive into, but as usual, there’s some news to discuss.

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Apr

26th

2024

A Trial For a Dragon – Part 4 · 7:25pm April 26th

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Oh this is it! The finale of everything the last few Friday posts have worked towards! The last part of A Trial for a Dragon!

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Apr

22nd

2024

Being a Better Writer: Fantastical Calendars · 6:56pm April 22nd

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Welcome back, writers! Monday is upon us once more, and you know what that means! Being a Better Writer is here!

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Apr

19th

2024

A Trial For a Dragon – Part 3 · 7:14pm April 19th

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Hello there! As a continuation of the last two weeks, things are going to be a little bit different today. With Axtara 2 drawing ever closer to flying free into the world, we’re continuing to give Axtara fans a little bonus to tide you over until her newest adventure is in your claws.

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Apr

17th

2024