Jacob's New Year's Resolutions '23
10 Articles I've read, and what I've learned from those.
That you can turn something as simple as a waffle into a magic food source, and write it in such a way that readers are hungry for it.
This article really shows the ever evolving security vs the ingenuity of thieves. And that humans are always the weakest link.
Something I learned from multiple articles from Tillerz, is that a short article is also a good article, they don't all need to be novella's.
The use of an alternative POV at the bottom that makes you question everything you've read above really plays with a readers mind.
Hanhula's article are always an great showcase of how much you can do with CSS.
I like how complete this article feels, it's not overly big, but it tells a lot about the place.
In this and other articles Amélie shows that you can tell a story while showing it in step-by-step plan.
It's a conflict by Dhelian, there is A LOT to learn.
Written as an interview, this article is just too amazing not to include in this list.
Be not afraid to be thorough and extensive.
Resolutions
I'm going to keep this the same as I always have.
Have Fun with world building. Together with the friends I've made via World Anvil.
More specificly:
Red Sunrise
This remains my main world, I want to continue to expand the world of Red Sunrise, publish more of the prose, expand the prose I have. But also shuffle some chapters around. Create a timeline or chronicles to replace the current incomplete one.
De Kronieken van de Drieëntwintig
My Dutch world, which started me wanting to be on WA. It's big and cumbersome in my brain. But I think the practise I had over the years I'm here now, has finally put me into a place to work on it without being overwhelmed (as I was before). Also this needs a timeline or chronicle to keep it clear, even for me.
Anisoptera
The newest world, steampunk/ industrial revolution dystopia. Explore it more.
Castle Winter
The idea was to world build solely with conversations. The rough story line is in my head. I should write some articles just to see if I can get it out.
Great selection of articles! :D Good luck on your resolutions - Castle Winter sounds really intriguing!
Creator of Araea, Megacorpolis, and many others.
Thank you Q.