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How to Write a Short Story (+ Free Worksheet to Get Started!)
Writing a short story sounds simple…until you’re 6,000 words deep with no ending in sight. Trust me, I’ve been there. And even though I have a few publications under my belt, I still struggle to write short stories. Or used to, before…
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I Did Something Potentially Stupid…But Potentially Life-Changing
The title pretty much sums up what’s happening. I don’t know how often I mention it here; if I mention it here at all, but I took a two year break from my education during the pandemic. It’s never bothered me much…
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On Writing Subtext: What It Is & Why It Matters in Storytelling
In case you missed it, I just wrapped up my June reading list, and a common denominator in the four great books I read this month was subtext. Seriously, when done right, subtext in writing can be an incredibly powerful tool to…
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Book Talk: What I Read in June
Yes, I know. I’m late for this one, effectively breaking my streak but I have good reason. If you’ve read my blog on morally grey characters, you’ll see some shots fired at a certain writer. What can I say? I’ve been trying…
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On Writing Morally Grey Characters (That Aren’t Just Your Typical Villains or Anti-Heroes)
For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been talking about writing anti-heroes and villains (if you haven’t checked those blogs out, I highly recommend it). So, this week I thought it would only make sense to talk a bit about morally grey…
