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Jon’s Author Diary -July 14, 2023

Join me on my journey through the world of epic fantasy as I share updates on my second draft progress, character exploration, and more.

This week, I’m excited to share my journey as I continue to delve deeper into the world of my epic fantasy series, Ravenglass Legends. I’ve made substantial progress on the second draft, with 35,000 words already improved. I can’t wait to share this story with you.
I also wrote the first draft for a short story centreed on Maja, one of the point of view characters in the Ravenglass Legends. Discovering her journey and experiences has been a fascinating process, and I believe it will add a new layer of depth to the whole series.
I also completed another episode of the Guild of Assassins which goes live on Substack on Saturday. If you’ve been following along, you know that this is my ongoing novel series that I’ve been releasing weekly. The story is gaining momentum, and I hope you’re enjoying the ride!
This week wasn’t all about writing, though. I was fortunate enough to have a work experience student helping me out. They’ve been a great asset, creating stunning graphics and engaging videos to help bring my books to life and reach more readers.
But it wasn’t all smooth sailing. I faced some technical challenges with WordPress, where the formatting got lost during the transition from Microsoft Word. It was a bit frustrating, but, on the bright side, I’ve found a workaround. So, stay tuned for more polished blog posts in the future.
Until next time, cheerio.
Jon

The Thinkers of Fantasy: A Look at Enneagram Type Five Characters

Discover the power of the Enneagram, a personality typing system, in understanding ourselves and others. Explore Type Five, the “Investigators,” in fantasy literature with characters like Gandalf, FitzChivalry Farseer, and Dumbledore. Uncover their thirst for knowledge and critical thinking. Dive into the depths of these complex personalities and their contribution to the richness of fantasy literature.

The Enneagram is a powerful personality typing system that can help us understand ourselves and others better.

Type Fives, also known as the “Investigators,” are characterised by their unique ability to think deeply and critically, as well as their desire for knowledge and understanding.

Fantasy literature is full of fascinating characters, and many of them can be classified as Enneagram Type Fives.

Here are seven examples of Type Five characters in fantasy literature:

1. Gandalf from J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings”

Gandalf is a wise wizard who is driven by his desire to understand the world and the forces at play in Middle-earth. He is constantly seeking knowledge and is always willing to share it with others.

2. FitzChivalry Farseer from Robin Hobb’s “The Farseer Trilogy”

Fitz is a skilled assassin and a natural leader. He is driven by his desire to understand the world and the forces at play in the kingdom of the Six Duchies. He is constantly seeking knowledge and is not afraid to challenge the status quo.

3. Lyra Belacqua from Philip Pullman’s “His Dark Materials”

Lyra is a curious and inquisitive young girl who is determined to uncover the truth about the mysterious substance known as “dust.” She is not afraid to ask difficult questions.

4. Elphaba from Gregory Maguire’s “Wicked”

Elphaba is a brilliant and determined young woman who is driven by her desire to understand Oz.

5. Harry Dresden from Jim Butcher’s “The Dresden Files”

Harry is a private investigator and wizard who is driven by his desire to understand the supernatural world. His quest for knowledge is evident in his many investigations and research on various supernatural beings and magic.

6. Tyrion Lannister from George R.R. Martin’s “A Song of Ice and Fire”

Tyrion is a sharp-witted and cunning character who is driven by his desire to understand the game of thrones and the players involved in it. He is on a constan quest for knowledge and is not afraid to use it to his advantage.

7. Dumbledore from J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series.

Dumbledore is the ultimate mentor figure, constantly pushing Harry and the other students to think for themselves and to question everything. He has a vast wealth of knowledge and is always willing to share it with those who are willing to listen.

These seven characters are all examples of the Enneagram Type Five, the “Investigator.” Each of them is driven by their desire to understand the world. They are all unique, complex characters that add depth and richness to the fantasy literature genre.