Kristen Lamb

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Are You Botching Your Dialogue?

Today we are going to talk about dialogue. Everyone thinks they are great at it, and many would be wrong. Dialogue really is a lot tricker than it might seem. Great dialogue is one of the most vital components of fiction. Dialogue is responsible for not only conveying the plot, but it also helps us …

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Symbolism & Setting—The Perfect Marriage

In stories, this depth can be added a number of ways—through subplots, character arc, subtext, theme, and symbolism. Of them all, I think symbolism is one of the simplest methods to employ, and it packs a serious wallop.

Setting—Why a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

Some of that introspection is great, but after a while you will wear out your readers. Setting can help alleviate this problem and keep the momentum of your story moving forward.

Are Flashbacks Fizzling Your Fiction? Time as a Literary Device

We need to be careful how much we bend time and why we are bending time. Remember that every time we shift time, we can lose members of our audience.

Hate the Editing Stage of Writing? Check Out These Helpful Tools

Hey guys, Today Nancy Lin is here to help us with what might just be THE suckiest part of writing. But part of being a great writer, is also learning to be at least a good editor. We all need professional outside eyes on our work, and Nancy is here to help you get the …

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