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Show Don’t Tell: Stakes

By: dev-dorrance
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Jul. 22nd, 2021

Have you ever read a book and wondered, why did the author include this scene? You think maybe by the end of the book the scene will make sense, but… Show Don’t Tell: Stakes

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How to Write a ‘Based on a True Story’ Book

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Feb. 18th, 2021

There is a very big difference between a biography, autobiography, memoir, etc., and a ‘based on a true story’ book. The goal of books in the first category is to… How to Write a ‘Based on a True Story’ Book

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How to Use Story Arcs

By: dev-dorrance
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Jul. 10th, 2020

The story arc is essentially what makes your story… well, a story. Without those rises and falls in action, those ups and downs that your protagonist goes through, your story… How to Use Story Arcs

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Genre Focus: Fantasy

By: dev-dorrance
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May. 16th, 2019

You’re riding atop a broomstick, higher in the sky than you ever thought you’d touch, looking for a tiny golden ball that will allow you to win a magical game.… Genre Focus: Fantasy

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How to Write a Frame Narrative

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Apr. 18th, 2019

Think of how it feels when your Mom tells you a story. There are always lots of different people at play and she needs you to know every single one… How to Write a Frame Narrative

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