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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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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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Level Up Your Characters (Part 1): Building Character Depth
Characters are more than just names and roles; they are individuals who resonate with an audience. Developed characters have imperfections, motivations, and emotional depths, ensuring a well-defined drive. By mastering the nuances of character development, you can craft dynamic figures that readers will carry with them forever. Unveiling Character Authenticity The following points elaborate on Continue reading
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Crafting Characters with Compelling Backstories
Stories are part of human nature. We started on cave walls using simple paints, moved on to clay tablets, then parchment, and finally, in modern times, an LED screen. Technology changed how we write stories, but one thing that has remained consistent is our love for characters. Whether they are heroes or villains, shallow or Continue reading
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Setting Achievable Writing Goals for Your First Draft
Starting a new writing project is exciting until you sit down and face the blank screen. Creating something out of nothing can be overwhelming. But you are here, which means you have taken the first necessary steps to start that draft. Setting goals can transform that daunting page into a story you love. Why Set Continue reading
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8 Essential Elements of a Great Fantasy Novel (& How to Write Them)
The blog post outlines eight key elements for writing a compelling fantasy novel: compelling world-building, a defined magic system, memorable characters, believable stakes, engaging plots, effective pacing, meaningful themes, and a unique authorial voice. These components create immersive stories that resonate with readers and reflect real-world complexities. Continue reading
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