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Crossing the Threshold: Embracing Your Hero’s Journey
The hero, or heroine, of the story is key to its success. The quest or journey they are on propels the plot forward, taking the
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Mastering Stream of Consciousness in Fiction
Stream of Consciousness might sound more like a reference to psychology, and it is, but it’s also a narrative device or writing style that tries
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How to use repetition as a literary device
The repeated use of sounds, words, syllables, clauses and phrases, and ideas can be a really effective literary technique because our brains like patterns and
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How to Craft Captivating Characters with Character Profiles
A captivating protagonist is essentially the most important part of your novel. How so? Well, look at it this way – if your protagonist feels
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6 Elements of Flash Fiction & Writing Tips and Examples
Flash fiction, a genre that’s becoming increasingly popular among writers, is a wonderful way to express a magnitude of emotions and messages in very few
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Literary Techniques: 10 Common Literary Devices You Should Know
What I find most beautiful about high-quality writing is that great authors don’t necessarily need to say it as it is in order to make
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Character vs Society Conflict: definition and examples
A character vs society conflict sounds a bit of a mouthful, but it’s not really. It’s basically when one or more people in the story
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Indirect Characterization: Definition and How to Best Use It in Your Writing
There’s one rule most writers try to follow: show, don’t tell. For example, instead of telling your reader that your characters get on very well,
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How to Write a Book: A Step-by-Step Guide for Writers
Writing a book may seem easy. You have an idea, and you write it down. Simple, right? Wrong. Writing is more than just writing. When
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Exploring Fictional Dynamics: Man vs. Nature Conflict
The man vs. nature conflict has been around for millennia. From fairytales where protagonists get lost in an enchanted forest to epic stories of heroes