Archive - Greetings from the Counsell

Characters that leap off the page: Using interiority to show your characters' inner world

Have you ever heard the phrase, “I want a book where the characters leap right off the page?” If you’ve ever queried before or researched agents, I’m…

Oct 29, 2023 •

Chelsea Counsell

August 2023

Is 4th Street Fantasy Convention a Dupe for Viable Paradise?

When it comes to writing workshops that center science fiction and fantasy, Viable Paradise is held in great esteem—right up there with Clarion and…

Aug 19, 2023 •

Chelsea Counsell

June 2023

Dollhouses, Throwaways, Parlor Rooms, and Greebles: How to Build Immersive Fantasy Worlds

Recently I was thinking about my time at Viable Paradise, (which I have feelings on, which I will definitely write about at a later point), and I asked…

Jun 26, 2023 •

Chelsea Counsell

May 2023

Writer’s Block, Laziness, and Perseverance in Writing: How to Gentle Parent Yourself into Writing Again

Lately I feel as though I have come to a catastrophic full stop in my fantasy writing.

May 29, 2023 •

Chelsea Counsell

April 2023

The Market Always Has Room for New Artists

When I think of the start of my artistic journey, I think of greeting cards.

Apr 1, 2023 •

Chelsea Counsell

March 2023

12 Cozy Fantasy Books to Get You Through the Long Dark Winter

In the last few years, I’ve been absolutely obsessed with finding fantasy books that make me feel warm, happy, and safe—like a hug from a good friend.

Mar 6, 2023 •

Chelsea Counsell

February 2023

The Invisible Costs of Social Media: How it Harms Writers

In my more recent blog posts, I mentioned feeling burned out and wanting to defragment my brain. This is probably relatable to most people at this…

Feb 15, 2023 •

Chelsea Counsell

January 2023

Year in Review - 2022

Hello everyone!

Jan 11, 2023 •

Chelsea Counsell

April 2022

A pause in the constant creation machine

How rest is necessary to create

Apr 20, 2022 •

Chelsea Counsell

February 2022

January 2022

Showing vs. telling

When is it appropriate to tell rather than show?

Jan 20, 2022 •

Chelsea Counsell

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