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How to Cut 10% of Your Word Count Without Losing Meaning
How to Cut 10% of Your Word Count Without Losing Meaning
Common Dialogue Punctuation Mistakes (Even Good Writers Make)
Common Dialogue Punctuation Mistakes (Even Good Writers Make)
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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?
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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
Using Caution with Split Infinitives
Using Caution with Split Infinitives
Watching Your Intensifiers
Watching Your Intensifiers
The Gallant Gerund
The Gallant Gerund
Finding the Right Vibe with Verbs
Finding the Right Vibe with Verbs
Understanding Nouns and Pronouns
Understanding Nouns and Pronouns
Mastering the Basics - Spelling, Grammar, and Punctuation
Mastering the Basics - Spelling, Grammar, and Punctuation
Mechanical Notation in Writing
Mechanical Notation in Writing
The Art of Breathing in Your Writing
The Art of Breathing in Your Writing
The Oxford Comma: Friend or Foe?
The Oxford Comma: Friend or Foe?
Behold! The Mighty Comma, Colon, and Semi-Colon
Behold! The Mighty Comma, Colon, and Semi-Colon
Mastering the Ellipsis
Mastering the Ellipsis
How to Use Em-dashes in Dialogue
How to Use Em-dashes in Dialogue
An Em-dash vs. Comma: What's the Difference?
An Em-dash vs. Comma: What's the Difference?
Em-dash, En-dash, and Hyphen: A Quick Guide
Em-dash, En-dash, and Hyphen: A Quick Guide
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Cats and Oranges
Cats and Oranges
Who is Ginny Greenhill?
Who is Ginny Greenhill?
Who is Benzie Fernbottom
Who is Benzie Fernbottom
Author’s Note: Soso
Author’s Note: Soso
Who is Artemis Teafellow?
Who is Artemis Teafellow?
Memories in Amber
Memories in Amber
Author’s Note: The Magnificent Maron Maloney
Author’s Note: The Magnificent Maron Maloney
Author’s Note: Return to Me
Author’s Note: Return to Me
Who is Godwick Emberfoot
Who is Godwick Emberfoot
What is the Difference Between the Commercial and Non-Commercial Versions of my Work?
What is the Difference Between the Commercial and Non-Commercial Versions of my Work?
Author’s Notes: The Garden of Reflection
Author’s Notes: The Garden of Reflection
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5 Things I Avoid as a Fantasy Author
5 Things I Avoid as a Fantasy Author
Author’s Note: The Murkwode Reaving
Author’s Note: The Murkwode Reaving
Why I Write Short Stories and Novellas
Why I Write Short Stories and Novellas
Dumbria
Dumbria
Auchenshuggle
Auchenshuggle
Mumling
Mumling
Aevalorn Parishes
Aevalorn Parishes
Trelalee
Trelalee
Brigantia
Brigantia
Nodderton
Nodderton
Who is Kindle Muckwalker?
Who is Kindle Muckwalker?
Who is Joliver Barleywood?
Who is Joliver Barleywood?
What is a Book?
What is a Book?
Author’s Note: Love’s Repast
Author’s Note: Love’s Repast
Author’s Notes: The Knave of Nodderton, Episodes 7, 8, and 9
Author’s Notes: The Knave of Nodderton, Episodes 7, 8, and 9
Author’s Note: The Pig King
Author’s Note: The Pig King
Author’s Note: The Knave of Nodderton, Episode 6
Author’s Note: The Knave of Nodderton, Episode 6
Who is Maedrey Puck?
Who is Maedrey Puck?
Author’s Note: The Knave of Nodderton, Episodes 4 & 5
Author’s Note: The Knave of Nodderton, Episodes 4 & 5
Author’s Note: The Knave of Nodderton, Episode 3
Author’s Note: The Knave of Nodderton, Episode 3
Author’s Note: Piskie Sticks
Author’s Note: Piskie Sticks
Author’s Note: The Knave of Nodderton, Episode 1
Author’s Note: The Knave of Nodderton, Episode 1
Author’s Note: The Grotesque of Silvanus
Author’s Note: The Grotesque of Silvanus
Author’s Note: A Thyme of Trouble
Author’s Note: A Thyme of Trouble
Who is Elina Hogsbreath?
Who is Elina Hogsbreath?
Who is Jayleigh Warmhollow?
Who is Jayleigh Warmhollow?
Who is Skyer Dannon?
Who is Skyer Dannon?
Who is Gammond Brandyford?
Who is Gammond Brandyford?
Author’s Note: Goblet of Bone, Episode 3
Author’s Note: Goblet of Bone, Episode 3
Author’s Note: Goblet of Bone, Episode 2
Author’s Note: Goblet of Bone, Episode 2