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  • How to Show Meaningful Character Action in Dialogue Scenes

    How to Show Meaningful Character Action in Dialogue Scenes

    November 13, 2023February 6, 2024

    This is such an important aspect to writing dialogue, I want to share this post with you that I wrote…

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  • The Enemy Within – 8 Tips to Crafting Powerful Inner Conflict

    The Enemy Within – 8 Tips to Crafting Powerful Inner Conflict

    October 30, 2023February 6, 2024

    Good fiction is packed full of conflict. While most writers focus on the tension and excitement that plays out in…

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  • Exploring Inner and Outer Conflict in Fiction

    Exploring Inner and Outer Conflict in Fiction

    October 16, 2023February 7, 2024

    Last week we looked at the dynamics of inner conflict in our characters. Let’s dive deeper into the connection between…

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  • Navigating the Complex Landscape of Inner Conflict

    Navigating the Complex Landscape of Inner Conflict

    October 9, 2023February 7, 2024

    Fiction writers (and readers!) love conflict. Conflict is story. Conflict keeps readers on the edge of their seats, turning pages,…

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  • Crafting Unforgettable Character Arcs

    Crafting Unforgettable Character Arcs

    October 2, 2023February 7, 2024

    Character arcs are the backbone of compelling fiction. They give readers a reason to invest in the characters, to care…

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  • Curiosity – The Writer’s Magic

    Curiosity – The Writer’s Magic

    September 11, 2023

    Today’s guest post is by DiAnn Mills. Curiosity is the magic ingredient that keeps readers turning pages. The reader’s mind…

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  • Setting – The Versatile Tool for the Fiction Writer

    Setting – The Versatile Tool for the Fiction Writer

    August 29, 2023

    Settings in fiction are often in the background—literally. Characters are talking and doing things, but readers get merely a glimpse…

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  • The Important Role Secondary Characters Play

    The Important Role Secondary Characters Play

    August 21, 2023

    Every character in a fictional story needs to play a role, whether a strong antagonist standing in the way of…

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  • Story Structure and the Essential Outline

    Story Structure and the Essential Outline

    August 7, 2023February 6, 2024

    I do a lot of scene outlines for writers. And I’ve written a lot of blog posts on the topic….

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