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Apr 6, 20233 min

Writing Themes Effectively

You’ve definitely heard the term “theme” at some point, whether during an English class, while entering a writing contest, or when you’re...

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Mar 2, 20234 min

The Benefits of Beta Readers

You’ve done it: you’ve written a story you think readers will love, but you want some more opinions before sending it out to be...

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Feb 9, 20233 min

POC Representation in Books and Why It’s Important

Reading has always been a big part of my life and identity. Ever since I could pick up a book I was lost in the worlds that writers were...

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Feb 2, 20233 min

What Happens Next? Keys to a Satisfying Epilogue

Last month, we looked at the rather controversial topic of prologues and this month, we’re talking about their more forgiving sibling,...

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Jan 12, 20235 min

Is a Cigar Ever Just a Cigar?: Examining Symbolism in Literature

We hear about symbolism all the time. Let's look at some examples in classic and popular literature.

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Jan 5, 20234 min

Prologues: Opening a Window to Your Story

Prologues are one of the most divisive literary elements in the writing world. Some, especially literary agents and publishers, strongly...

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Dec 22, 20224 min

Tips and Tricks to Writing Time Travel Into Your Story

Time travel and time manipulation is a very common conflict in science fiction, fantasy, and even more action-based genres of fiction....

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The Writer's Workout