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Neil Gaiman’s Writing Tips

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Oct. 3rd, 2019

As writers, we want to be creative, uninhibited, and free with our craft. Nothing turns us into pouty, rebellious teenagers faster than being told ‘the rules’ for crafting stories. Well,… Neil Gaiman’s Writing Tips

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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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Writing Exercises: Dialogue

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Oct. 11th, 2018

Just like a fingerprint is utterly unique, so too is a person’s voice. Every person has a different accent, infliction, and diction. Some people say ‘um’ and ‘like’ too much.… Writing Exercises: Dialogue

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Getting to Know Your Character’s Voice

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Apr. 5th, 2018

Hearing voices in your head? Diagnosis: you’re either crazy or you’re a writer (though sometimes those two things aren’t mutually exclusive). The best use of dialogue and narrative voice is… Getting to Know Your Character’s Voice

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