Research, reading, and a whole lot of writing are key to developing your own voice. Only with practice, patience and time will you find what makes you unique and you.
MEET THE AUTHOR
I’m Tycho (I also use the pen name Cassidy), and I love storytelling! I’m incredibly passionate about writing, art, and anything that allows me to create my own worlds. My goal is to write dreamy fiction for all ages that is unique, inspiring, and imaginative. I want my books to instill wonderment in the reader. I like to write about themes that include coming of age, magic realism, identity, relationships, and bullying. My books are intended for readers ages eight to twenty-five, and are meant to connect the world of the fantastical to everyday life.
I currently live in Colorado and just got my MA in Publishing!
Check out my Middle Grade book series, Braidy von Althuis! The series is complete and ready for you to read.
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How do I create unique characters?
There are three surefire things that make a great main character: believability, relatability, and characterization. Without these three things, characters become mindless NPCs left to be puppeted by your will.
How do I write tone into my novel?
The tone of your novel is determined almost strictly by word choice. Tone is something that is often overlooked when working on a draft, and it can make or break your novel.
How do I self-publish on a budget?
Luckily for you, self-publishing is actually one of the most inexpensive ways to publish a book. Sometimes, self-publishing a book can cost less than $10.
How do I write a great rough draft?
The trick to making a good rough draft is to make a trash rough draft. That sounds like it would be really counter-productive, but trust me on this one.
How do I stop feeling like an imposter when I write?
Remember that you are an expert in writing simply by the act of doing and that your stories, characters, and truths are unique to only you. There are no pre-defined milestones to success. Trying to meet benchmarks is good, but will leave you feeling empty and confused.
How do I keep my writing from being cliche?
Research is one of the most powerful tools you can use to make sure your idea is as original as possible. By reading other books in your genre, you can be sure that you won’t have the same ideas as anyone else.
How do I write an outline?
Every author has a different process, but there are many different tools and tips for writing an outline for fiction books. Utilizing tools like a traditional outline, post-its, the snowflake method, or writing your outline in reverse can help make this whole process easier.
How do I write my first bestseller?
To write a really great book (and to finish one at all) you have to know the rules, have a great outline, edit your work, and know your genre. If you do all of these things and spend time writing, at the end of it all you’ll have a great book that you’re really proud of.
How do I edit my own novel?
To edit your own work is to have a process. Walk yourself through all of the stages of editing, developmental editing, line editing, and copyediting, and by the end of it, you’ll have a polished novel.
BRAIDY VON ALTHUIS AND THE PESKY PEST CONTROLLER
Ten-year-old Braidy von Althuis just wants one thing: to fit in. The other kids at school think he’s weird, and for good reason. Despite his oddities, Braidy wants more than anything for his dad to be able to come to Township Day, a fun-filled event at school, but Mr. von Althuis refuses. “It’s too dangerous,” he says.
Things change for Braidy when Mr. von Althuis gets sick, and, even worse, this pesky pest controller won’t leave Braidy alone! Will Braidy be able to get his family to Township Day without his world falling apart?
Braidy von Althuis and the Pesky Pest Controller is a tale of friendship, family, magic, and mayhem that takes a look at what it means to be bullied and how to rise above it.
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