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Tag: writing fiction
Jan 12 2024
The Johari Window & Character Blind Spots
The Johari Window can be one of many powerful tools for crafting dimensional characters and layered stories that feel incredibly REAL.
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Oct 19 2021
Silencers: Outside Hollywood Movies, Not Everything Can Be ‘Silenced’
Silencers. The movie industry seems to believe one can use a silencer on everything. Another peeve for many who are in the know about guns.
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Sep 15 2021
Plot Twists: Types of Twists & Why They’re AMAZING for Stories
Plot twists are a way of ‘shaking things up’ with the unexpected to keep the audience engaged. Also, since people have inhaled so much media (books, series, movies, serial podcasts, etc.) they’re much better at predicting the plot points and guessing the ending.
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Nov 11 2020
Transformation: Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Transformation is an integral part all great stories. The trick, however, is to leave a trail of breadcrumbs to show how a character has either progressed or regressed. Few things can be more disappointing than reading a story where SUDDENLY, POOF! The MC has some grand epiphany at the end how they really needed to change in order to win.
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