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Stepping Into the Story: how to write in second person point of view
Have you ever opened a book and suddenly found yourself holding a sword, soaring on the back of a dragon, or standing on the edge of a...
River Hampton
Jul 34 min read
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Back to Basics: MacGuffin
Every aspect of a story has to be intentional. Not only is this a great way to hook your reader, it also helps build a long-term...
Izhan Arif
Jun 233 min read
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Back to Basics: Narrative Structure
Everything is built on structure. Things have a rhyme and reason, and stories are no exception. Stories in particular rely on narrative...
Izhan Arif
May 285 min read
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4 Ways to Avoid Info Dumping
You’ve filled pages and pages with notes on intricate world-building information for your next novel: region names, family lineages, new...
Lindsey Odorizzi
May 84 min read
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Back to Basics: Rereading
Reading is important. Yeah, that’s a real shocker, I know. It’s a fundamental skill not just for writing, but for everything . For this...
Izhan Arif
Apr 273 min read
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How to Read Like a Writer
Before you were a writer, you were a reader. Most children learn the art of reading before they ever touch a pencil, let alone string...
Lindsey Odorizzi
Apr 35 min read
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Different Kinds of Irony
Everyone knows what irony is, right? Well, it’s actually a bit more complex than it looks. There are four different kinds of irony:...
Phoenix Grubbs
Jan 235 min read
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