Category Archives: Illy Tips

Chapter Length

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Ileandra Young

Having briefly discussed text breaks, I thought it only made sense to look into chapter length. It is also something that has come up in my writing class and I find it interesting how much the opinions differ. I’ve read … Continue reading →

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To Break Or Not To Break

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Ileandra Young

That is the question. I’ve powered my way through several first drafts now and I seem to have done this a different way every time. Since SORB is first and foremost in my mind (still!), I’ll talk about that for … Continue reading →

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Show Don’t Tell

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Ileandra Young

This piece of advice comes up again and again and again. In fact I’m sick of hearing it. While I was working on SORB my brain was filled with a litany that sounded something like this: Show don’t tell, avoid … Continue reading →

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Bonus Blog: How To Deal With A Late Night Baby Poop Explosion

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Ileandra Young

~as experienced by me tonight 1) Accept that all your hopes for a decent night of sleep will not be fulfilled. 2) Stop cussing the giggling baby. 3) Stop laughing at the giggling baby. 4) Visit the next room, waking … Continue reading →

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Illy Tips: Make Your Own Porn Star

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Ileandra Young

Now… I don’t really do Christmas. Not in a big way and most certainly I don’t go crazy decorating my house; not since leaving my Mum’s place. Since shacking up with Dave, that’s become more and more the case, as … Continue reading →

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