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Line Editing Sentences
Line Editing Sentences
Building a Proper Scene
Building a Proper Scene
Thinking About Feelings – Narrative Intention in Storytelling
Thinking About Feelings – Narrative Intention in Storytelling
Structuring Short Stories: Finding the Beginning, Middle, and End in Limited Space
Structuring Short Stories: Finding the Beginning, Middle, and End in Limited Space
What is a Short Story?
What is a Short Story?
Common Spelling Mistakes in the Era of Autocorrect
Common Spelling Mistakes in the Era of Autocorrect
Inclusive Language in Fiction Writing
Inclusive Language in Fiction Writing
Dissonance in Literature
Dissonance in Literature
The Power of Conflict in Short Stories
The Power of Conflict in Short Stories
Tension in Storytelling: The Secret Sauce
Tension in Storytelling: The Secret Sauce
Creating Suspense and Layering Tension
Creating Suspense and Layering Tension
Avoiding Top-Heavy Stories: The Problem with Front-Loaded Descriptions
Avoiding Top-Heavy Stories: The Problem with Front-Loaded Descriptions
Getting Into Their Head: Selecting the Right POV for Your Story
Getting Into Their Head: Selecting the Right POV for Your Story
Bang! Crash! Splat! Is That Really Writing?
Bang! Crash! Splat! Is That Really Writing?
Embracing the Zen of Writing Contests
Embracing the Zen of Writing Contests
The Magic of Symbolism in Writing
The Magic of Symbolism in Writing
Unlocking the Mystery of Underdeveloped Characters
Unlocking the Mystery of Underdeveloped Characters
What Makes a Satisfying Ending to a Short Story?
What Makes a Satisfying Ending to a Short Story?
Crafting Compelling Character Arcs in Short Stories
Crafting Compelling Character Arcs in Short Stories
Showing the Stakes in Flash Fiction and Short Stories
Showing the Stakes in Flash Fiction and Short Stories
Why Emotional Engagement Is the Hallmark of Great Fiction
Why Emotional Engagement Is the Hallmark of Great Fiction
Writing Stories with Characters Who Have Limited Agency
Writing Stories with Characters Who Have Limited Agency
Fluffy Cats
Fluffy Cats
Trimming the Fat: Cutting Unnecessary Words in Your Writing
Trimming the Fat: Cutting Unnecessary Words in Your Writing
Keeping Clothing Descriptions in Check for a Stronger Story
Keeping Clothing Descriptions in Check for a Stronger Story
Who Is Horwich Cobbleberry?
Who Is Horwich Cobbleberry?
Choosing Big vs. Small Words for the Right Impact
Choosing Big vs. Small Words for the Right Impact
Avoiding “Maid and Butler” Talk for Realistic Dialogue
Avoiding “Maid and Butler” Talk for Realistic Dialogue
Avoiding Passive Voice
Avoiding Passive Voice
Drop Hedging Words to Make Your Writing Stronger
Drop Hedging Words to Make Your Writing Stronger