Tag Archives: young adult

The Young Hero and the Chosen One Trope

Posted on September 17, 2014 by J. Sevick

Most people with any passing familiarity with the fantasy genre know about the “Chosen One” trope. In its most popular incarnations, like Harry Potter and Star Wars, it follows a young man with a prophesied destiny of defeating the villain … Continue reading →

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Building a Brand

Posted on August 18, 2014 by J. Sevick

So, somewhere along the line, I kind of got it stuck in my head that I need to build a “brand” (or “platform”) for my work. Basically, you hope to gain an audience with the first work, and then they’re … Continue reading →

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