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Lily Blaze | Visual Artist and Writer

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Author: Lily Blaze

Horror fantasy artist and writer.
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How to Make Dual Dialogue Work for You

Posted on July 31, 2024July 31, 2024 by Lily Blaze

The pros and cons, the ups and downs, of writing dual dialogue in screenwriting.

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How to Write Stakes in Creative Writing

Posted on July 8, 2024July 8, 2024 by Lily Blaze

You’ve read the books. The articles. You’ve had all the art debates online. But do you know how to play poker?

How to Survive the Internet in 2024

Posted on June 30, 2024June 30, 2024 by Lily Blaze

Find out all you need to know to win the net game from changes that still aren’t public, until now.

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How to Tell the Difference Between Tropes and Stereotypes

Posted on May 14, 2024May 14, 2024 by Lily Blaze

A guide to better understand the difference between tropes and stereotypes in screenwriting, with practical examples. Bonus, good examples as well.

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How to (Not) Fake It Til You Make It

Posted on January 8, 2024January 8, 2024 by Lily Blaze

All the life lessons that taught me what fake it til you make it really means for my art career. And learned the hard way/

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Halloween 2023 – Through My Eyes and Sense of Humor

Posted on November 3, 2023November 3, 2023 by Lily Blaze

For my Halloween 2023 costume, I used my twisted sense of humor. I actually planned this costume for a couple… Read more Halloween 2023 – Through My Eyes and Sense of Humor

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New Published Cover Art and Halloween News

Posted on September 28, 2023September 28, 2023 by Lily Blaze

New published art from Lily and Halloween news.

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AI – What No One is Talking About

Posted on March 28, 2023March 28, 2023 by Lily Blaze

An easy to follow legal guide about AI-generated content from a visual artist and writer for people who still worry about what AI means for creative jobs.

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The Copyright Vine

Posted on March 3, 2023March 3, 2023 by Lily Blaze

Is copyright getting you down? Here’s a fun guide to understanding your copyright that will clear up any confusion. How to handle copyright and what not to do.

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How to Design Movie Posters for Your Unproduced Scripts

Posted on November 4, 2022November 4, 2022 by Lily Blaze

All the things I learned to design movie posters for my unproduced scripts, including tips on stock photo and layout.

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Get Your Favorite Art on 99+ Product with the Free Survey

Posted on July 23, 2022July 28, 2022 by Lily Blaze

5 minute short survey to get personalized art on products sent to your email from Lily Blaze, visual artist and writer.

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Poem Success | A Dream Come True

Posted on June 5, 2022July 21, 2022 by Lily Blaze

Join the fun as I discover how to use two decades of poetry writing as screenwriting.

First 3 Paintings | Buy Affordable Art

Posted on May 12, 2022July 21, 2022 by Lily Blaze

Lily Blaze Cover Image for Redbubble Shop. Buy affordable original art.

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Happy Adventures in Screenwriting > Halloween 2021

Posted on November 1, 2021July 28, 2022 by Lily Blaze

Adventures in Screenwriting | Lily Blaze

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5 Steps to Halloween Costume 2021 – Lily Blaze and News

Posted on October 7, 2021July 21, 2022 by Lily Blaze

Welcome to my absolute favorite month of the year – Halloween! And more than that, Halloween costume time! I have… Read more 5 Steps to Halloween Costume 2021 – Lily Blaze and News

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Happy Halloween 2020!

Posted on October 31, 2020July 23, 2022 by Lily Blaze

Happy Halloween 2020 is all about flying your freak flag from the past twenty-five years. Party!

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Covid 19 > Screenwriting

Posted on August 3, 2020July 23, 2022 by Lily Blaze

It’s interesting to me that all screenwriters have the same concerns about Covid 19, whether they’re disabled or not. What… Read more Covid 19 > Screenwriting

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Art and Writing Updates | Spring Cleaning My Way

Posted on March 18, 2020July 23, 2022 by Lily Blaze

Art and writing uopdates. Spring cleaning the Lily Blaze way. Check out the latest published art and stories in Polar Borealis magazine and screenwriting news.

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2020 New Year’s Day | Get a Dentist!

Posted on January 1, 2020July 23, 2022 by Lily Blaze

Lily Blaze | Horror Fantasy Writer and Artist | Dark Artwork, Screenwriting, Fiction. Blog update for 2020 New Year’s Day.

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Website Woes | Trial and Error

Posted on September 22, 2019July 23, 2022 by Lily Blaze

The website woes of maintaining a WordPress site and updating to Gutenberg. Read all the lessons learned. And Jetpack didn’t help.

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Disabled Writers and Discrimination | The 99999+ Struggle

Posted on September 17, 2019July 23, 2022 by Lily Blaze

Discrimination and Disabled Writers, Are you also struggling with the morality of a disabled character? You’re not alone.

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Making Connections – Lily Blaze

Posted on August 28, 2019July 23, 2022 by Lily Blaze

Making connections with art and wiriting, my way. All under the pen name Lily Blaze. Art > Fiction > Screenwriting. Updates and excitement.

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America | Will Bernardara Jr. | Extreme Fiction Review

Posted on July 7, 2019July 24, 2022 by Lily Blaze

You want dark, extreme, smart, and funny fiction? I got a story for you. America by Will Bernardara Jr. Read the review. Have your mind blown.

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Rewards | Lily Updates

Posted on June 2, 2019July 24, 2022 by Lily Blaze

Rewards and updates for Lily art and writing. Includes updates about screenwriting, the Aurora Award nomination, and new current photos.

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NYV: Punk | Novel Review

Posted on May 5, 2019July 24, 2022 by Lily Blaze

NYV: Punk | Novel Review. Read the review of the first book in a vampire series. Why? Because we like our vampires dark. And violent.

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On This Day | Oak Anderson | Dark Fiction Review

Posted on February 17, 2019July 24, 2022 by Lily Blaze

On This Day (Homeland Brant Discher Series 1 > New thriller by Oak Anderson > Read the full review for an epic mrder mystery.

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What is an Experimental Writer?

Posted on January 27, 2019July 24, 2022 by Lily Blaze

Experimental Writer. say that ten times in a row. Does it make any sense? I’m not convinced. Publisher’s definitions vs readers needs.

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My Sister And I | Book Review | Lily

Posted on January 20, 2019July 24, 2022 by Lily Blaze

My Sister And I by SeanPaul Thomas, review of a psychological thriller with extreme horror and SplatterPunk. Read more…

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2019 Lily Blaze | Vagabond

Posted on December 30, 2018July 24, 2022 by Lily Blaze

How many projects can Lily work on in 2019? New novel WIP, the wild world of screenwriting, and getting paid for art.

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How Fast of a Writer Are You?

Posted on November 24, 2018July 24, 2022 by Lily Blaze

What kind of a writer are you? Slow or fast. Are you a crawling turtle or a speedy rabbit? What’s your process for writing speed?

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My 2018 Halloween Costume

Posted on November 11, 2018July 24, 2022 by Lily Blaze

Are you experiencing Halloween blues? Revisit my 2018 Halloween costume pics and get back into a spooky mood. Soundtrack included and more!.

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Nightmare Nocturne | YouTube Channel Review

Posted on October 22, 2018July 24, 2022 by Lily Blaze

Nightmare Nocturne. a review of a spooktastic YouTube channel. Two girls and creepy stories to tell in the dark. Artists helping artists.

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Horror Eggs | The Haunting of Hill House

Posted on October 21, 2018July 24, 2022 by Lily Blaze

Horror Eggs > Haunting of Hill House. A Netflix Original series review and egg hunt challenge. Can you spot them? Wait. There’s more.

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Underbelly Magazine Review

Posted on October 14, 2018July 24, 2022 by Lily Blaze

Underbelly Magazine, a review of transgresive fiction for the 21st century. You name it, you’ll find it with Underbelly. Zine Review.

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2018 Internet Changes | A Non-Technical Easy Guide

Posted on September 30, 2018July 24, 2022 by Lily Blaze

2018 Internet changes and what everyone needs to know. A npn-technical guide for independent creators and internet users.

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Paying Market | Dark Fiction | The Lily Bio

Posted on September 16, 2018July 24, 2022 by Lily Blaze

Paying market and other dark fiction news from Lily Blaze including an updated info. First horror short story sold in Polar Borealis!

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Writing a Serial Killer My Way | The Lonely Mr. Fish | Lily Blaze

Posted on September 8, 2018July 24, 2022 by Lily Blaze

Writing and finding a serial killer. The Lonely Mr. Fish, an exclusive horror short story by Lily Blaze, only found in Polar Borealis.

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6 Reasons Why I’d Rather Write

Posted on August 13, 2018July 24, 2022 by Lily Blaze

All the reasons why I’d rather write than create art full-time. The pros and cons of trying to be both a writer and an artist.

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Timing is Ironic | New Year’s Resolution

Posted on January 16, 2018July 24, 2022 by Lily Blaze

Resolution. So… the internet happened. Resolutions and finishing your shit. A clean description that’s censored by your local Facebook bot.

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Godless Review | End of cable vs streaming argument?

Posted on December 3, 2017July 24, 2022 by Lily Blaze

My honest review of Godless, a Netflix Limited Series Western. Is this the end of cable vs streaming argument? Read to find out.

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The Shocking Story of How I Started Writing

Posted on November 13, 2017July 24, 2022 by Lily Blaze

I started getting writing fuel when a bad week. No, wait, let me start at the beginning. A very dark beginning. It was 2002. I was working two jobs…

How Do You Describe the Muse? | Serious Question for Writers

Posted on November 11, 2017July 24, 2022 by Lily Blaze

Ever since I read Stephen King’s On Writing: Memoir of a craft, I’ve been trying to figure out how to describe my muse.

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The Love and Loss of Icons

Posted on October 20, 2017July 24, 2022 by Lily Blaze

One artist dealing the lost of icons and realizing that we haven’t lost. We have gained more. Tribute that includes Tom Petty & Gord Downie.

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The Inking Process: Tattoo, Comic Book and Graphic Novel Art

Posted on August 27, 2017July 24, 2022 by Lily Blaze

Lessons learned along the journey for tattoo, graphic novel, and comic art. Includes a description of the creative process and what not to do

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To the Bone (2017) – Review Controversy

Posted on August 10, 2017July 24, 2022 by Lily Blaze

A full review of the Netflix Original movie, To the Bone, starring Lily Collins and Keanu Reeves. Too much controversy? Your call.

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Dorian Grey (2009) Review

Posted on August 7, 2017July 24, 2022 by Lily Blaze

Lily’s review of the Dorian Grey 2009 movie starring Ben Barnes and Colin firth. Five stars. Full history of Dorian Grey included.

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GLOW Review of Netflix Original

Posted on August 5, 2017July 24, 2022 by Lily Blaze

Review of GLOW, Netflix original series. 5 stars for originality and authentic content. Recommended. Second two now online.

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Streaming Eternally

Posted on August 2, 2017July 24, 2022 by Lily Blaze

Streaming Eternally is a commentary on the evolution of television from the past thirty years and online streaming today.

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My Memory of Ghost in the Shell

Posted on April 6, 2017July 24, 2022 by Lily Blaze

My memory and thoughts about Ghost in the Shell, both the original anime and the live action version. It was the best of time, and the worst of times.

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Artists! Stop Charging per Hour (and I’ll tell you why)

Posted on February 15, 2017July 24, 2022 by Lily Blaze

Artists! Stop charging per hour (and I’ll tell you why). Stories from an experienced graphic designer showing how charging per project makes you more money.

The Ash Garden Memory One

Posted on November 28, 2016July 24, 2022 by Lily Blaze

A post about The Ash Garden memory one, and a funny thing that happened many moons ago with a drug dealer. We laughed and laughed…

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A Hell of a Year End for Heroes

Posted on November 13, 2016July 24, 2022 by Lily Blaze

2016 – Hell of Year End for Heroes. A blog post deicated to rembering Lemmy, David Bowie, Prince, Leonard Cohen, and myself.

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TWD, Supernatural, and the Seventh Season End

Posted on October 24, 2016July 24, 2022 by Lily Blaze

TWD aka The Walking Dead, Supernatural, and a theory I call the Seventh Season End. See enough shows and you you start to see the pattern…

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Diversity, Or Lack Thereof

Posted on October 9, 2016July 24, 2022 by Lily Blaze

A review and rant about a Netflix movie that I couldn’t bring myself to watch, because of absolute ignorance. The lack of diversity in media.

On Being Canadian

Posted on October 2, 2016July 24, 2022 by Lily Blaze

The struggles of internet culture clash, and the hardship of being a Canadian writer and artist online. It’s a daily struggle.

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The Power of Trees

Posted on October 1, 2016July 24, 2022 by Lily Blaze

A perspective article about about trees and how they manage to survive. A new road to fix an old problem in the modern world.

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How to Start a New Blog

Posted on September 30, 2016July 24, 2022 by Lily Blaze

How to start a blog for new writers and artists. How? I have no idea. Your guess is as good as mine. Lily Blaze, on starting a new blog.

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