writing
Everything you need to write better stories. Here you'll find guides on character development, plot structure, dialogue, pacing, and everything in between. This section will help you write your first draft, polish your tenth novel, and even explore new genres and scenes you've never thought about!
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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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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…
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On Writing Villains: How to Write Complex, Compelling Antagonists
Last week, I wrote a blog on writing anti-heroes, so naturally, this week’s blog had to be on writing villains. Villains are interesting, to say the least. I personally like them, especially if they’re written well, or played by Benedict Cumberbatch. But…
