creative-writing
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Just Wanted to Give an Update.
So far, I’ve shared Ever Becoming, The Genesis of Dust, and The Sage of Shadows. I wrote each of them in 24 hours, and I loved pushing myself. Writing this kind of flash fiction has felt cathartic. It was a challenge to come up with a concept, draft it, and revise it so quickly. I’ve Continue reading
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Level Up Your Characters (Part 2): Ensuring Believable Consistency
In Part 1 of our series, we examined the foundational elements (personality, backstory, and motivations) needed to build a character from the ground up. In part 2, we’ll move on to the next step: ensuring character believability and authenticity from the first page to the last. The Bedrock of Character Trust Character consistency ensures your Continue reading
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The Sage of Shadows
There was once a mountain, unknown to man but cherished by time. At its heart was a cave, and all around stretched a vast desert. One day, the moon devoured the sun. Beneath the eclipse, two beings were born. Within the cave, appeared an angel. He had wings, but no sky. He had light but 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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Showing & Sometimes Telling: Bringing Character Emotions to Life
Our connection to a story hinges on how deeply we empathize with characters. As writers, we always hear the advice, “Show, don’t tell.” But what does that mean? And is telling always bad? This blog post will deepen your understanding of the concept and explore techniques to craft compelling narratives. Deconstructing “Showing” Showing involves using Continue reading
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How Far Are You Willing to Go for Something You Want?
I just finished watching “Fear Street: Prom Queen.” It is a 2025 Netflix movie. Like most Netflix horror movies, it was somewhat lacking in delivery. I was in the mood for a slasher flick, and I guess it did a good enough job at scratching the itch. The movie is about a girl with a Continue reading
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When Do I Feel Most Connected to Something Greater Than Myself?
I just finished watching the movie “Us.” I asked myself what it means to have a soul and a shadow. I found myself in a rabbit hole, no pun intended. There is one scene in the movie where the “shadow” is dancing and says that she felt God. I wasn’t quite sure if I had Continue reading
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Decoding Characters: A Writer’s Guide to Motivation and Flaws
Have you ever picked up a book, started reading about a character, and suddenly remembered you are human and need to blink, especially after reading 100 pages? You couldn’t help but feel a profound connection. Those characters were relatable, and their motivations were shockingly human. But of course, we can’t forget the juicy tidbit that Continue reading
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What Is love?
I don’t think love is a feeling. We feel happy that someone we love has succeeded. We worry that someone we care about has gotten hurt. We fear death will break into our home and kidnap the people we hold dear. Love is too complex to define with simple terms. Love is a system of Continue reading
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