Using In Medias Res as a Narrative Hook
Just like a carpenter needs a hammer and nails to do their work, writers also have tools to bring...
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What is the difference between a hero and an anti-hero?
“People always talk about anti-heroes as opposed to heroes. What is the difference and is one...
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Writing Your Way Into Conflict
Conflict is the fuel that keeps the engine of your story running. When we say “conflict,” we are...
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Why Giving Characters Control of Your Story is Good For Your Narrative
As writers, we like to think we’re in complete control of our characters. It can be tempting to...
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5 Editing Tips to Revise and Strengthen Your Dialogue
I recently revised a story from almost a quarter century ago. As I dug through this monument to...
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How to Face Rejection and Know Your Limits
When I was pursuing an MFA in Fiction Writing, every time I got a rejection letter from a...
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4 Fundamental Tools for Beating Writer’s Block
Writer’s block is the manifestation of fear that prevents you from creating art. Though invisible...
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AI and You: Emerging Technology and What It Means for Writers
Imagine the world in 1439. You are a scribe, and your job is to meticulously copy manuscripts into...
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