Izhan ArifJul 4, 20223 min readBACK TO BASICSBack to Basics: DialogueDialogue is a very important component of stories, one that may seem simple at first but is more complex the more you think about it.
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Chelsea NunezSep 30, 20212 min readCORE CONCEPTSThe Power of Show, Don’t Tell in Fiction “Show, don’t tell” is one of the first narrative writing tips I received as a young writer. It’s simple enough to be taught in elementary...
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Ashley BarnhillAug 20, 20212 min readCORE CONCEPTSThe Road to Good PacingIt’s a scene’s importance that determines its pace. Forgetting this fact can result in both minor and major scenes either being slowed...