Guilt is a tricky bugger, even in real life. What is guilt? Why does it have so much power? How can we use guilt in story and why would we? Before we unpack this sticky subject, let’s begin, at least, with a definition.
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Sep 14 2022
The Seven Deadly Sins of Prologues
To prologue or not to prologue? That is the question. Does our story actually need one, or are we cool to just dive in? Great question.
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Jul 11 2022
World-Building: Captivate Readers & Never Let Go
World-building is essential for every story, but obviously genre will have a major influence on how much our story requires. Setting can add an entirely new level of dimension to our stories.
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Jun 30 2022
Formula: Writing to Formula vs. Being Formulaic
Formula is critical in everything, even writing. Thus, when someone asks, is storytelling becoming more of a product than an art form, the answer isn’t as straightforward as one might think.
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Jun 23 2022
Writing Rules: How & Why We Play ‘Follow the Reader’
Writing rules tend to make newbies break out in hives. They, as I once did, believe that the word ‘rules’ automatically implies creativity is somehow stymies and the art will not flow. WRONG.
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