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How to Write Action Scenes

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Sep. 2nd, 2021

One common misconception about writing is that action scenes are easy. You only need to focus on action, you don’t need to worry about character arc, plot, dialogue, and many… How to Write Action Scenes

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Writing Prompt: Based on a True Story

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Jun. 4th, 2021

Sometimes stories can come to us in a very fantastical form. One minute we’re sitting at our favorite indie dive bar, catching up with a friend, then all of a… Writing Prompt: Based on a True Story

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Writing Prompt: Caught in the Rain

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Apr. 2nd, 2021

Take a minute, close your eyes, and think about all of the cinematic moments that happen in the rain. There are incredible action sequences where the rain obscures the vision… Writing Prompt: Caught in the Rain

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Writing Prompt: Responsibility

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Sep. 3rd, 2020

Nothing shakes up your life quite like a new and unexpected responsibility. You have your routine down, life has been going smoothly for you, and then all of a sudden-… Writing Prompt: Responsibility

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Writing For Your Audience: Short Stories

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Nov. 7th, 2019

Short story writing can feel like trying to balance on a tight rope. You have to find that perfect balance between several different storytelling elements while also making sure everything… Writing For Your Audience: Short Stories

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Genre Spotlight: Short Story

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Nov. 29th, 2018

As a writer, you already know at least the basic elements of storytelling: character, character arc, character desire, plot, scene, climax, resolution, POV, action, conflict, etc. There are a lot… Genre Spotlight: Short Story

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7 Tips to Master Character Development

By: dev-dorrance
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Sep. 13th, 2018

We’re sure you’ve heard the expression which came first, the chicken or the egg? When it comes to writing, the chicken is the character and the egg is the plot.… 7 Tips to Master Character Development

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Standalone or Series?

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Sep. 6th, 2018

All writers know that moment– that gorgeous ‘aha’ moment when a fantastic idea comes their way. We all know that hurried way we reach to our notebooks (or even our… Standalone or Series?

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