What Are Plot Devices? (Why You Should Be Cautious)
What Are Plot Devices? (Why You Should Be Cautious)
Learning how to identify plot devices and fully support them on every page of your story is a huge step toward writing c... Read more
14 Aug 2023
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Ep. 635: How to Write Interesting Happy Scenes? 6 Tips
Ep. 635: How to Write Interesting Happy Scenes? 6 Tips
Six tips for how to write interesting happy scenes that will become some of your readers favorite moments in the story.
31 Jul 2023
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Ep. 634: 8 Different Types of Scenes
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Learn how the Lie the Character Believes is a gauge of the character's relationship with reality--and how to use it to u... Read more
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Ep. 630: What's the Difference? Your Character's Ghost vs. Wound vs. Lie vs. Weakness
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Ep. 629: The Daily Routine of a Full-Time Writer
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Ep. 628: Imposter Syndrome for Writers Is a Real Thing (+ the Key to Slaying It)
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Ep. 627: 5 Ways to Use Your Character's Shadows to Power Your Story
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