M.M. Irada

I’m M.M. Irada — an Australian fantasy romance author sharing the behind-the-scenes journey of writing my debut novel, Project Hollow. In my blog, I not only journal about my writing updates, but also creative struggles, worldbuilding ideas, and insights for aspiring fantasy writers.

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The Process Shake-Up: Why I Ditched Hand-Drafting for My Phone
The Process Shake-Up: Why I Ditched Hand-Drafting for My Phone

From swapping my long-held hand-drafting habit for phone typing (thanks, Abby Jimenez!) to hitting 88k words on Project Hollow, my process is getting a major shake-up. Peek inside the new drafting strategy, complex scene struggles, and recent fantasy recs.

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Am I a Psychopath? (And Other Thoughts on Narrative Voice)
Am I a Psychopath? (And Other Thoughts on Narrative Voice)

What exactly is "narrative voice," and can you actually find it while writing a messy first draft? Join me as I overthink my personality split, share a sneak peek of Cin and Ward's latest scene, and talk bookish recommendations.

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When Your Writing Schedule Falls Apart (And Why That’s Okay)
When Your Writing Schedule Falls Apart (And Why That’s Okay)

I’m coming to the realization that I’m not going to hit my year-end goals. Already. One month into the quarter, and I’ve already failed. But while it's fun to wallow, it only means the longer I stay here, the harder it is to get back into the rhythm.

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