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Bittersweet Update
I was unable to post on Monday, the 1st. I had planned to but had an issue with Wi-Fi connectivity. That problem has been resolved, so I can post again. However, I have bittersweet news. I started attending college! I moved into my dorm a few days ago. My planner is packed. The sad news Continue reading
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Annotating Your Manuscript for Worldbuilding Consistency
As fantasy worlds grow, so do the intricacies of social hierarchies, cultural expectations, and the rules of magic. However, within this complexity lies a risk: inconsistencies. Suddenly, in Chapter 15, a detail set in Chapter 6 no longer matters. The death of one character in Chapter 9 becomes entirely illogical in Chapter 18. It’s a Continue reading
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Bringing Your Worlds to Life: The Power of Sensory Details
I often tell people that I love to read. However, if we didn’t have the word “reading,” we would have to say, “I stare at ink on paper and have vivid hallucinations for hours on end about made-up places and people.” As silly as that idea sounds, it is our ability to imagine other realities Continue reading
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The Dialogue Conductor: Pacing, Rhythm, and the Scene’s Emotional Arc
You’ve learned to build authentic voices, craft layered subtext, and edit for impact. We are now combining those skills for scene development. A scene is a performance, and dialogue can set the pace, control the rhythm, and guide the audience through an emotional arc. The Rhythmic Pulse of Dialogue You have complete control over your Continue reading
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Editing Dialogue: Making Every Line Count
When characters partake in conversation, the audience has the opportunity to examine how a character positions themselves. However, if dialogue falls flat, an audience may tune out or skim, missing valuable information. While grammar is essential, an authentic voice and empathic dialogue decrease the chance of boring an audience. For the seasoned writer, each line Continue reading
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The Apothecary’s Tree
A burial greeted the rainy season. At the bottom of a valley, an apothecary stared down a grave. There lay his wife wrapped in linen with a plum pit in her hands. The attendants laid flowers before filling the hollow with soil. Shadows swallowed her, and the apothecary wiped his face as the Earth claimed Continue reading
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The Subtext Secret: Annotating for Unspoken Meaning in Dialogue
Dialogue carries meaning beyond what is spoken; it conveys a deeper understanding. The unspoken weight of words, the hidden information beneath the surface, is the realm of subtext. In this blog post, we’ll explore its power and methods of action. Why Understanding Subtext in Dialogue Matters Subtext is the soul of dialogue. It is the Continue reading
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Writing Dialogue That Reveals Character & Plot
Dialogue is how an audience primarily understands a character through interaction. What one says, along with what one avoids, is very telling of a character’s personality. How characters communicate reveals relationships, allowing the audience to invest in their journeys. Through active communication, a narrative can reveal who people are and what is at stake. Section Continue reading
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The Teller’s Last Tale
There was a village trapped in a labyrinth of ice. The people did not know where they came from, nor could they leave. Their only guides were the broken beams of a wooden vessel and an enduring black fire. On the coldest night, the fire faltered. To save it, the villagers tore a plank from Continue reading
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Level Up Your Characters (Part 3): Developing Meaningful Arcs
In Part 1 of our series, we laid the groundwork by exploring the core components of character depth. We then built on that foundation in Part 2 by focusing on character believability and authenticity. Now, in this final installment, we’ll bring all of those elements and discuss how a character transforms. The Journey of Transformation Continue reading
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