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December 4, 2019 / Melanie Marttila

This time around we’re drawing inspiration from the real history of women in space.

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Until next time, be well!

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October 1, 2019 / Melanie Marttila

This time around, I’m tackling National Novel Writing Month, specifically, five ways to rock NaNoWriMo (on your own terms) 🙂

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While you’re there, take a look around. There’s lots of writerly goodness to be found.

Until next time!

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August 14, 2019 / Melanie Marttila

It’s fantasy’s turn and this month I’m helping you find some mythic storytelling inspiration with the women of the Kalevala.

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April 24, 2019April 24, 2019 / Melanie Marttila

This time I’m getting geeky with the research. Join me in a brief exploration of the mythic Tlachtga.

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While you’re there, check out some of the awesome offerings DIY MFA has for you!

Until tomorrow, be well, my friends 🙂

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February 27, 2019February 27, 2019 / Melanie Marttila

This time, it’s all about the aliens 🙂

How to build an alien: Extremophiles

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TTFN!

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January 27, 2019January 27, 2019 / Melanie Marttila

Today, my post on writer’s grief is up at the WarpWorld blog!

This blog series is in honour of the release of the final book in the WarpWorld series: Forbidden Revelations.

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Have a look around. You never know, you might just find your next SF read 🙂

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My latest column on DIY MFA

July 18, 2018 / Melanie Marttila

Come on over and visit me at DIY MFA for my latest column.

Mythic structure: The Virgin’s Promise, part two.

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This time, I analyze Ever After and The Hobbit using Kim Hudson’s archetypal feminine structure.

And while you’re there, check out the rest of Gabriela’s amazing resources 🙂

Until next time, be well.

 

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June 5, 2018 / Melanie Marttila

This time around, I’ve returned to mythic structure in an exploration of Kim Hudson’s The Virgin’s Promise, the feminine archetypical storytelling journey.

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So hop on over and have a boo 🙂

Mythic Structure: The Vigrin’s Promise, Part One

See you back here on Thursday for a little thoughty.

 

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April 25, 2018April 25, 2018 / Melanie Marttila

This time around, I’m delving into the possibilities for future space travel.

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While you’re there, check out Gabriela’s resources and courses, and the work of my fellow awesome columnists!

Until tomorrow, be well, be kind, and stay strong. The world needs your stories.

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March 20, 2018 / Melanie Marttila

This time, I’m plumbing the depths of fairy tales with an exploration of Baba Yaga.

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And while you’re visiting, check out all of Gabriela’s awesome writing resources and the other great contributors to DIY MFA.

See y’all in a bit with Tipsday!

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