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# Tycho Dorian

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- [Commissions Terms of Service](https://www.tychodorian.com/commissions-terms-of-service/) - This is my Terms of Service for any commission work that is requested of me. This makes sure we are both clear on how my process works.
- [Year In Review 2025](https://www.tychodorian.com/year-in-review-2025/) - As the year winds down and I look back at the chaos and joy of the last twelve months, I’m struck by a feeling that’s hard to describe.
- [Are you Ready to Publish Your Book: A Checklist!](https://www.tychodorian.com/are-you-ready-to-publish-your-book-a-checklist/) - Publishing a book is a massive milestone, but before you dive headfirst into ISBNs, formatting, and marketing campaigns, you need to ask yourself...
- [Why I Started a Hybrid Press - Sometimes it's time for something new.](https://www.tychodorian.com/why-i-started-a-hybrid-press-sometimes-its-time-for-something-new/) - Last week, I made a huge decision. I opened my own publishing company. It wasn’t something I did on a whim. I did it because it's the right thing to do.
- [A Self-Published Author's ARC Distribution Checklist](https://www.tychodorian.com/a-self-published-authors-arc-distribution-checklist/) - If you're a self-published author preparing for launch day, one of your most powerful tools is the humble ARC: the Advanced Reader Copy.
- [MYTHBUST: Post on Every Platform to Market Your Book](https://www.tychodorian.com/mythbust-post-on-every-platform-to-market-your-book/) - When you try to reach everyone, you often reach no one in a meaningful way. Trust me. I've done this, and I hated absolutely every second of it.
- [Thinking About Self-Publishing? Do these 6 Things First!](https://www.tychodorian.com/thinking-about-self-publishing-do-these-6-things-first/) - If you're an indie author about to hit that shiny "publish" button, stop right there. Have you followed your self-publishing checklist?
- [Writer's Rejection Stings! How to Power Through](https://www.tychodorian.com/writers-rejection-stings-how-to-power-through/) - Rejection is a word every writer dreads. It stings, it lingers, and no matter how many times you prepare yourself for it, it still feels personal.
- [KDP vs IngramSpark - Which platform is best for me?](https://www.tychodorian.com/kdp-vs-ingramspark-which-platform-is-best-for-me/) - When it comes to self-publishing, two of the most well-known platforms are Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and IngramSpark.
- [Editing and Killing Your Darlings](https://www.tychodorian.com/editing-and-killing-your-darlings/) - When it comes to writing, one of the most gut-wrenching, soul-crushing parts of the process is editing—especially when it involves “killing your darlings.”
- [New Fantasy Novel King of Dust by Tycho Dwelis Blends Dark Humor, Redemption, and LGBTQ+ Themes in a Spellbinding Journey Across a Cursed Land](https://www.tychodorian.com/new-fantasy-novel-king-of-dust-by-tycho-dwelis-blends-dark-humor-redemption-and-lgbtq-themes-in-a-spellbinding-journey-across-a-cursed-land/) - Tycho Dwelis is thrilled to announce the release of his newest fantasy novel, King of Dust, a LitRPG-inspired tale that follows the vampire Darius Starbán.
- [Unleashing the Extraordinary: "One Pale Reflection" by Tycho Dwelis Takes Readers on a Thrilling Journey to MirrorWorld](https://www.tychodorian.com/unleashing-the-extraordinary-one-pale-reflection-by-tycho-dwelis-takes-readers-on-a-thrilling-journey-to-mirrorworld/) - Prepare to embark on an adventure into the enchanting realm of "One Pale Reflection," a captivating young adult fantasy novel by acclaimed author Tycho Dwelis.
- [Mastering the Art of Responding to Editorial Feedback as a Fiction Writer: Tips and Strategies](https://www.tychodorian.com/mastering-the-art-of-responding-to-editorial-feedback-as-a-fiction-writer-tips-and-strategies/) - Getting feedback from an editor can be overwhelming for fiction writers. My blog post covers tips and tricks to make the most of your comments.
- [Know Exactly Where You're Headed with a Solid Publishing Schedule](https://www.tychodorian.com/how-to-make-a-publishing-schedule/) - Publishing a book is a process that requires careful planning and execution, so whether you're a planner or a pantser, having a solid publishing schedule is a must. From writing to editing, designing, and marketing, there are numerous steps involved in bringing a book to the market. One of the most critical aspects of the
- [Court of Snakes: This Desert Cage Launches](https://www.tychodorian.com/court-of-snakes-this-desert-cage-launches/) - New Dystopian Fantasy Novel for Young Adults Releases from Local Denver Author COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, June 2nd, 2022 – The first installment of the Court of Snakes books releases today as local author Tycho Dwelis publishes Court of Snakes: This Desert Cage in his dystopian fantast series intended for young adults aged 13 to 18.
- [Court of Snakes: This Desert Cage - Chapter 01](https://www.tychodorian.com/court-of-snakes-this-desert-cage-chapter-01/) - A puddle flowed out across the river rock cobblestone, catching on the lips of the uneven masonry, the red, coagulate ooze staining the gray as it passed. Someone’s nasally, violent laughter chortled among the discordant murmur of the crowd passing by, feet on stone, wheels in puddles. Terran’s eyes trailed from the sky, which he
- [Braidy von Althuis and the Pesky Pest Controller - Chapter 03](https://www.tychodorian.com/braidy-von-althuis-and-the-pesky-pest-controller-chapter-03/) - And converted to a mixed fraction is… 1 and 2/15ths. Braidy finished the last problem on his math quiz and put his pencil down. He hoped it was right; he excelled at math, but he always second-guessed himself and ended up changing answers, which ended up being wrong. Braidy disliked these tests less than he
- [Braidy von Althuis and the Pesky Pest Controller - Chapter 02](https://www.tychodorian.com/braidy-von-althuis-and-the-pesky-pest-controller-chapter-02/) - “Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear,” Gran muttered under her breath as she touched the side of Braidy’s face with soft, cotton hands. “How big was the boy?” “He was pretty big,” Braidy replied. “He’s on the wrestling team, so he was strong. He held me down and he hit me.” Gran smoothed out an
- [Braidy von Althuis and the Pesky Pest Controller - Chapter 01](https://www.tychodorian.com/braidy-von-althuis-and-the-pesky-pest-controller-chapter-01/) - Words hit like sticks and stones, even harder, and a young boy covered his head to protect himself from the shower of them. They pelted down like hail, chilling his soul with their frigid viciousness. And the scariest part of it all was not the number of children shouting at him, and it wasn’t the
- [Sheep in the Flock - A Modestus McDoon Story](https://www.tychodorian.com/sheep-in-the-flock-a-modestus-mcdoon-story/) - A man once told me that if you listened to everybody’s rules, you’d never get anywhere in life.
- [KING OF DUST – A BRAND NEW FREE TO READ BOOK](https://www.tychodorian.com/king-of-dust-a-brand-new-free-to-read-book/) - “Hey, friends, we can talk about this, ya? C-Come, now. Pull this noose from off my neck so we can speak civilly.” “You had your chance to talk, Starbán. Shut your gob or we’ll stuff it with tar.” A man whose hands smelled strongly of garlic placed a wreath of the bulbs around my neck
- [Road to Cimarron - A Modestus McDoon Story](https://www.tychodorian.com/road-to-cimarron-a-modestus-mcdoon-story/) - My father used to say that at the end of it all, we were all dead. I took that as a token of wisdom; a blessin’ to live my own life and chase my own dreams. Now that I think on it more, I reckon he was hopin’ I would just drop down and die
- [Braidy von Althuis and the Final Fight Launches](https://www.tychodorian.com/braidy-von-althuis-and-the-final-fight-launches/) - The next installment of the Braidy von Althuis books releases today as local author Cas Dwelis publishes the fourth book in his paranormal series intended for children aged 8 to 12.
- [Braidy von Althuis and the Changeling Children Launches](https://www.tychodorian.com/braidy-von-althuis-and-the-changeling-children-launches/) - The next installment of the Braidy von Althuis books releases today as local author Cas Dwelis publishes the fourth book in his paranormal series intended for children aged 8 to 12.
- [Why should I build my own world for my fantasy novel?](https://www.tychodorian.com/why-should-i-build-my-own-world-for-my-fantasy-novel/) - In order to avoid appropriating cultures, repeating the same things that fantasy authors that have come before you, and writing huge cliches, you need to develop your own fantasy world. This will not only make your book stand out, but you as an author will have a greater understanding of your world’s residents, economy, architecture, and government.
- [How do I write realistic kids?](https://www.tychodorian.com/how-do-i-write-realistic-kids/) - The best way to write kids is to spend time with kids. If you don’t have physical access to a kid in the age range you need, turn to the internet. By watching how kids interact with each other and with adults, you’ll pick up on their mannerisms, their speech patterns, and any slang that they use.
- [Why should I include adult themes in my children’s books?](https://www.tychodorian.com/why-should-i-include-adult-themes-in-my-childrens-books/) - Middle Grade readers are incredibly smart and are also growing and learning, trying to process the world around them. By including formative themes like divorce, death, ethical dilemmas, abuse, and other “dark” themes, you can help kids learn through fiction how to cope with those things.
- [How do I use a thesaurus when writing?](https://www.tychodorian.com/how-do-i-use-a-thesaurus-when-writing/) - A thesaurus is your best friend when you need to spice up your writing, add complexity, and intensify mood. You don’t need a physical thesaurus, but an internet thesaurus is absolutely necessary.
- [How do I use dialogue tags?](https://www.tychodorian.com/how-do-i-use-dialogue-tags/) - Grab a thesaurus, use creative dialogue tags, get rid of your adverbs, and use tags only when necessary. Dialogue tags are your best friend, but can easily become redundant.
- [How do I write a great book synopsis?](https://www.tychodorian.com/how-do-i-write-a-great-book-synopsis/) - Your book synopsis needs to condense your 50k novel down into merely a hundred and fifty words. To write a great synopsis, you need to tell the story, give a clear idea of the conflict and the resolution, and avoid boring language.
- [Why does word count matter when writing a novel?](https://www.tychodorian.com/why-does-word-count-matter-when-writing-a-novel/) - The genre that you are writing in determines how long your novel should be, and if your manuscript is too far over or too far under word count, publishers and agents won’t take it.
- [How do I find my writing voice?](https://www.tychodorian.com/how-do-i-find-my-writing-voice/) - 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.
- [How do I create unique characters?](https://www.tychodorian.com/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?](https://www.tychodorian.com/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?](https://www.tychodorian.com/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?](https://www.tychodorian.com/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?](https://www.tychodorian.com/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?](https://www.tychodorian.com/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?](https://www.tychodorian.com/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?](https://www.tychodorian.com/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?](https://www.tychodorian.com/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.
- [How do I write a great lead paragraph?](https://www.tychodorian.com/how-do-i-write-a-great-lead-paragraph/) - To write a good lead paragraph, you want to answer the questions who, what, where, when, why, and how without spoiling the entire book for your readers. By answering or presenting these questions write away, your reader will have loads of questions that they need to read your book to answer.
- [How do I do research for my novel?](https://www.tychodorian.com/how-do-i-do-research-for-my-novel/) - Using google and scholarly sources, you can find some great research for your crime, horror, or science fiction novels. By utilizing your library as well, your works can be well researched, accurate, and gruesome.
- [Is keeping a dream journal useful as a writer?](https://www.tychodorian.com/is-keeping-a-dream-journal-useful-as-a-writer/) - Keeping a dream journal is incredibly useful as a writer and you can use your brain’s natural creativity to dream up plots (literally) to die for.
- [How do I use imagery in fiction writing?](https://www.tychodorian.com/how-do-i-use-imagery-in-fiction-writing/) - The goal of imagery is to teleport the reader to the place of your choice, so you need to use imagery to immerse your reader into your story. By using sensory details, metaphors, similes, hyperbole, and personification, you can put great imagery into your work.
- [How do I write a great hook for my book?](https://www.tychodorian.com/how-do-i-write-a-great-hook-for-my-book/) - The first step to creating a great hook to your book is by including conflict. This is the simplest and number one best way to draw people into your book.
- [How do I get my book ready to self-publish?](https://www.tychodorian.com/how-do-i-get-my-book-ready-to-self-publish/) - There are very important steps to follow to prepare your book for self-publishing: completing your manuscript, picking the publishing platform of your choice, getting your book edited, acquiring illustrations or a book cover for your book, finalizing your book, finding and soliciting reviewers, and finally publishing your book.
- [How do I format a comic book script?](https://www.tychodorian.com/how-do-i-format-a-comic-book-script/) - The easiest way to learn is by googling other comic book scripts and using them as an example to format your work. There are formatting programs out there that make this process easy and quick so you can have a beautiful-looking script in no time.
- [Is hiring an editor worth it?](https://www.tychodorian.com/is-hiring-an-editor-worth-it/) - The answer is and always will be a resounding YES. Editors will give you a fresh perspective on your story, help you find and fix typos, and polish your prose so that your book shines.
- [How do I set good writing deadlines?](https://www.tychodorian.com/how-do-i-set-good-writing-deadlines/) - Organization is key when beginning to write a new book, having software to do it is essential to success, and knowing the publishing pipeline will help you produce one book a year or more.
- [How do I copyedit my book?](https://www.tychodorian.com/how-do-i-copyedit-my-book/) - Copyediting is simple with different types of software. Copyediting is the most mechanical part of the writing process and should always be done with either the aid of an editor or a copyediting software.
- [How do I write story beats in fiction writing?](https://www.tychodorian.com/how-do-i-write-story-beats-in-fiction-writing/) - Story beats, by technicality, are the smallest moments of a novel and the best way to use them is to create an outline for your book. By combining traditional outlining methods and story beats, you will speed up your writing, your book will be on shelves faster, and your story will be more cohesive.
- [How do I add ambiance in fiction writing?](https://www.tychodorian.com/how-do-i-add-ambiance-in-fiction-writing/) - The most important things for adding ambiance, for me, anyway, are senses, mood, context, and word choice.

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