fantasy
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The Genesis of Dust
At the beginning of time, existed only the Colosseum. On copper shelves, glowed suns, each with a beaded necklace of planets. In silver halls, black holes twirled like tops powered by the most balanced of fingers. Comets trailed along the crystal walls with tails of icy fire. And the floors were constructed from obsidian’s night. 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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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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