Last January, I looked behind at four years of university and held in my hand my finished BSc degree. Looking…
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Writing Resources Book Review: The StoryTeller’s Thesaurus
At this time of year, some of the best gifts I receive are those that help me hone my craft….
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The Craft of Character Building: Three Techniques to Help Make Your Characters 3D
Among the many challenges of writing an interesting and convincing story, the challenge of creating 3D characters is the largest….
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Learning from Books: The Heroes, Villains, and Lessons in the Stories We Love
I talked a little bit previously about how the books and stories we read remain in our memories and shape…
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Dear Mister Essay Writer Guy Book Review
First off, while it is not exactly clear from the title or description, “Dear Mister Essay Writer Guy” by Dinty…
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Three Reasons You Shouldn’t Outline Your Novel
Yes, you read that headline right, might there be times when you shouldn’t outline first? I would say yes, but…
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