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Sequels and Archetypes: AKA Why Moana 2 Penultimately Failed, HTTYD Is Dreamwork's Most Successful Franchise, And How You Can Use The Archetypes To Create an Epic Sequel

Sequels and Archetypes: AKA Why Moana 2 Penultimately Failed, HTTYD Is Dreamwork’s Most Successful Franchise, And How You Can Use The Archetypes To Create an Epic Sequel

Posted on May 5, 2025May 4, 2025 by Allie Lynn

In which I talk about the disappointment of Moana 2, the wonderful world of HTTYD, and using archetypes to write epic sequels READ MORE

Posted in Author's Corner, Writing Tips Tagged Author's Corner, Writing Tips Leave a comment
Six Dos and Don'ts of Writing Equine Therapy In Fiction

Six Dos and Don’ts of Writing Equine Therapy In Fiction

Posted on April 7, 2025April 4, 2025 by Allie Lynn

How to write equine therapy in fiction, without stereotyping or idealizing, from someone who used to attend equine counseling. READ MORE

Posted in Archives, Author's Corner, Equine Education, Writing Tips Tagged Author's Corner, EquineEducation, Writing Tips 2 Comments
Between Shadows and Light: How To Write Sensitive Topics As A Christian In a World of Extremes

Between Shadows and Light: How To Write Sensitive Topics As A Christian In a World of Extremes

Posted on March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 by Allie Lynn

In a world strained between extremes, it’s hard to know how to handle sensitive topics as a writer. Today I talk about navigating that line. READ MORE

Posted in Author's Corner, Writing Tips Tagged Author's Corner, Writing Tips 3 Comments
50 Random Horse Facts Every Fiction Writer Should Know

50 Random Horse Facts Every Fiction Writer Should Know

Posted on March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 by Allie Lynn

50 horse facts for easy reference, to have on hand when you suddenly need to know “wait, what does (fill in the blank)?” READ MORE

Posted in Archives, Author's Corner, Equine Education, Horsing Around, Writing Tips Tagged Author's Corner, EquineEducation, HorsingAround, Writing Tips 7 Comments
Uncalculated Effect: How a Book Taught me How to Write Romance (And Other Things I Learned From Calculated)

Uncalculated Effect: How a Book Taught me How to Write Romance (And Other Things I Learned From Calculated)

Posted on February 3, 2025February 2, 2025 by Allie Lynn

An abnormal book review on some above normal books. READ MORE

Posted in Archives, Author Spotlights, Author's Corner, Horsing Around, Reviews, Writing Tips Tagged Author's Corner, Book Review, FromtheHorse'sMouth, Writing Tips 3 Comments
Explained, But Not Defined: How to Write Mental Health Issues Respectfully In Fiction

Explained, But Not Defined: How to Write Mental Health Issues Respectfully In Fiction

Posted on December 16, 2024December 21, 2024 by Allie Lynn

With an uprising of mental health issues in our modern culture, it’s tempting to just throw labels at characters. But how do you write mental health issues well? That’s what I explore in today’s article. READ MORE

Posted in Author's Corner, Writing Tips Tagged Author's Corner, Characters, FICTION, Writing Tips 13 Comments
How to Fall Back in Love With Your Novel When All You Want to Do Is Throw It Against a Wall

How to Fall Back in Love With Your Novel When All You Want to Do Is Throw It Against a Wall

Posted on September 30, 2024September 29, 2024 by Allie Lynn

Facing the burnout blues? Hate every sentence you write? Today’s article explores five tips on falling back in love with your WIP, even when it’s the last thing in the world you want to see. READ MORE

Posted in Author's Corner, Writing Tips Tagged Writing Tips 7 Comments
How to Write a Horse Story When You Know Nothing About Horses-- A Panel Discussion With Horse-Savvy Writers

How to Write a Horse Story When You Know Nothing About Horses– A Panel Discussion With Horse-Savvy Writers

Posted on August 19, 2024August 18, 2024 by Allie Lynn

Today I am sharing a panel discussion with ten horse crazy writers and their tips on writing horse stories. READ MORE

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Interview with Holly Caccamise, Editor of Horse Illustrated and Young Rider Magazines

Interview with Holly Caccamise, Editor of Horse Illustrated and Young Rider Magazines

Posted on August 5, 2024January 27, 2026 by Allie Lynn

Today I am happy to bring an interview with Young Rider and Horse Illustrated editor-in-chief, Holly Caccamise! READ MORE

Posted in Archives, Author Spotlights, Author's Corner, Equine Education, Interviews, Writing Tips Tagged Author Interview, EquineEducation, Interview, Writing Tips Leave a comment

How to Write Realistic Fantasy Equines

Posted on July 29, 2024July 25, 2024 by Allie Lynn

It’s hard to write something that doesn’t exist, but today’s article dives into how you can use real life creatures to write fantasy equines. READ MORE

Posted in Author's Corner, Writing Tips Tagged Fantasy, Pegasus, Writing Tips 9 Comments
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