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How to Write More Likeable (or Unlikeable) Book Characters
I’ve spent a lot of time recently talking about writing a book. From worldbuilding to writing memorable first chapters to pacing; I’d say that I’ve covered a lot. However, there’s one critical part of writing great fiction that I haven’t discussed and…
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On Flashbacks & Backstory: How to Write Them Effectively
Last week I posted a blog on pacing and how as writers, we need to balance things like flashbacks, worldbuilding and more. With worldbuilding, I’d say that I’ve done enough research on the subject to not be curious about it anymore. But flashbacks…
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On the Art of Pacing: A Writer’s Guide
A lot of writers struggle with pacing—and if you’re not sure what I mean, ask yourself this: have you ever written something that technically works, but just doesn’t feel right? Maybe your story drags in places, or events move so fast they…
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Book Talk: What I Read in March
As I mentioned in my February reading list blog, I’m currently reading a book every week in 2025. So, this blog is about what I read in March. If you want to follow my journey, I’ve also gone ahead and finally created…
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On Worldbuilding Traps: How to Avoid Them
After dropping my marathon of a guide on worldbuilding, I thought that the next best topic to cover would be on worldbuilding traps. Why, you may ask? Well, because you can easily fall into any one of them. Seriously, it’s something that…
