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The Home of Sean M Davis' Shadowed Imagination

Tag: writing-tips

How I Write: Setting

Posted on October 13, 2025October 13, 2025 by SeanMDavis in how to, Writing

I continue writing about my process; this time, writing about setting.

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Taking It Like a Champ

Posted on October 6, 2025 by SeanMDavis in Business of Writing, editing

My tips on being edited

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How I Write: Characters

Posted on September 15, 2025 by SeanMDavis in Fiction, how to, Writing

In lieu of a What I'm Watching post, I've decided to do a little series about how I write

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Notes, So Many Notes

Posted on August 25, 2025 by SeanMDavis in Fiction, update, Writing

An update on Codename: Fairyland

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Finding My Process

Posted on August 17, 2025 by SeanMDavis in how to, Writing

I talk about trying to develop a writing process after years of winging it.

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In media res

Posted on May 6, 2024 by SeanMDavis in Nonfiction, Writing

Sharing some thoughts about in media res, use of the technique and its pitfalls, as well as how it can be avoided while still starting on an "exciting incident."

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