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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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 08 2022
On Writing: Why Mastery Should Matter to Authors
Mastery is a concept that many believe is subjective, especially when it comes to writing (novels in particular). There’s an insidious belief that what constitutes good or bad is a matter of popular opinion. Quality isn’t something we can measure.
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Apr 05 2022
Memory: Shape Characters & Sharpen Conflict
Memory is what makes paper-doll characters come to life. Too many new writers stop at surface description.
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Dec 10 2021
Talk is Cheap: Harness the True Power of Dialogue
We can use ‘talk’ to inform, disrupt, distract, enlighten, or even misdirect. Thus, today, I’d like for us to explore the purpose of dialogue.
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