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Posts by Becca Puglisi

A Mother Lode of Resources on Emotion Amplifiers

June 27, 2024

A Mother Lode of Resources on Emotion Amplifiers

June 27, 2024

Angela and I have been busy bees the past few months, creating as much content as we could surrounding emotion amplifiers—a little-known storytelling element that’s great for elevating a character’s…

How Are Character Archetypes Different from Tropes?

June 25, 2024

How Are Character Archetypes Different from Tropes?

June 25, 2024

What exactly is a character archetype? How many are there? And how are they different from character tropes? These are the questions that were keeping me up at night as…

How to Avoid Clichéd Emotional Reactions

June 4, 2024

How to Avoid Clichéd Emotional Reactions

June 4, 2024

The single tear trickling down the cheek. A kiss that leaves one’s knees weak. The grin that stretches from ear to ear. Yawn Oh, excuse me. I almost fell asleep…

Character Type & Trope Thesaurus: Underdog

May 25, 2024

Character Type & Trope Thesaurus: Underdog

May 25, 2024

In 1959, Carl Jung first popularized the idea of archetypes—”universal images that have existed since the remotest times.” He posited that every person is a blend of these 12 basic…

Phenomenal First Pages Contest

May 23, 2024

Phenomenal First Pages Contest

May 23, 2024

Hey, wonderfulwriterly people! It’s time for Phenomenal First Pages, our monthly critique contest. So, if you need a bit of help with your first page, today’s the day to enter…

Character Type & Trope Thesaurus: Storyteller

May 18, 2024

Character Type & Trope Thesaurus: Storyteller

May 18, 2024

In 1959, Carl Jung first popularized the idea of archetypes—”universal images that have existed since the remotest times.” He posited that every person is a blend of these 12 basic…

Character Type & Trope Thesaurus: Queen Bee

May 11, 2024

Character Type & Trope Thesaurus: Queen Bee

May 11, 2024

In 1959, Carl Jung first popularized the idea of archetypes—”universal images that have existed since the remotest times.” He posited that every person is a blend of these 12 basic…

Character Type & Trope Thesaurus: Mafia Don

May 4, 2024

Character Type & Trope Thesaurus: Mafia Don

May 4, 2024

In 1959, Carl Jung first popularized the idea of archetypes—”universal images that have existed since the remotest times.” He posited that every person is a blend of these 12 basic…

Differentiate Your Character with a Talent or Skill

May 2, 2024

Differentiate Your Character with a Talent or Skill

May 2, 2024

One worry that can plague writers is whether their characters are original enough or not. After all, readers meet a lot of characters over time, so how can writers make…

Three Essentials for Engaging Reader Emotion in the Setup

April 30, 2024

Three Essentials for Engaging Reader Emotion in the Setup

April 30, 2024

As authors, we all know the importance of engaging our audience within a book’s first few pages. Grabbing the reader: captivating them in a way that makes them want to…