writing
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It’s Time to Talk Dialogue
Dialogue is one of the fastest ways to reveal character, create tension, deliver information, and control pacing. It is also… Read More
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Why Do Writers Think Symbolically?
Writers spend a great deal of time observing the world. Over time, many begin noticing something unusual: objects, places, weather,… Read More
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ACT I: Guiding Questions and Answers
In my last post I answered 10 questions about Act I of my novel. These questions helped me sort out… Read More
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Why Readers Keep Going After Chapter 3
Sometimes I just can’t finish a book. It’s a frustrating experience for us readers, especially if there were high expectations… Read More
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Tarot and the Character Arc
Welcome to Part IV of my Divination and Writing Series. Today we’re going to talk about characters and the character… Read More
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Do You Suffer From Too Many Ideas?
If you want to write a novel but feel pulled in ten directions at once, you are not alone. When… Read More
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Using the Major Arcana to Discover Your Story’s Theme
Welcome to Part III of my Divination and Writing Series! Here is Part I and Part II if you missed… Read More
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The 5 Types of Scenes Every Novel Could Use
Not every weak draft is actually weak. Sometimes, a manuscript with the most compelling idea is beautifully written, but still… Read More
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Creating Deeper Characters Using Tarot
Welcome to PART II of my Divination and Writing Series. One of the most frustrating parts of writing fiction is… Read More
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What a Manuscript Evaluation Gives You
You’ve finished a draft. Maybe even your second or third! You know something isn’t quite working, but you can’t name… Read More