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How to Keep your Story Moving and Your Character Believable

August 5, 2014

How to Keep your Story Moving and Your Character Believable

August 5, 2014

One of the most common characterization mistakes writers make is granting their characters too much self-awareness. That sly pitfall puts tension at risk, limits believability (I’ll tell you how), and…

5 Important Ways to Use Symbolism in Your Story

July 28, 2014

5 Important Ways to Use Symbolism in Your Story

July 28, 2014

Symbolism can sometimes be a tough concept for authors to get their heads around. How do we come up with the right symbols in the first place? What should they…

Talent and Skill Thesaurus: Sharpshooting

July 26, 2014

Talent and Skill Thesaurus: Sharpshooting

July 26, 2014

Choosing a talent or skill that fits with your character’s personality, lifestyle, and values can go a long way to helping them break free of the common stereotypes seen so…

Talent and Skill Thesaurus: Photographic Memory

July 5, 2014

Talent and Skill Thesaurus: Photographic Memory

July 5, 2014

Choosing a talent or skill that fits with your character’s personality, lifestyle, and values can go a long way to helping them break free of the common stereotypes seen so…

Talents and Skills Thesaurus: A Way with Animals

June 21, 2014

Talents and Skills Thesaurus: A Way with Animals

June 21, 2014

Choosing a talent or skill that fits with your character’s personality, lifestyle, and values can go a long way to helping them break free of the common stereotypes seen so…

Talents and Skills Entry: A Knack for Languages

May 31, 2014

Talents and Skills Entry: A Knack for Languages

May 31, 2014

Choosing a talent or skill that fits with your character’s personality, lifestyle, and values can go a long way to helping them break free of the common stereotypes seen so…

Talent and Skill Thesaurus: Self-Defense

May 17, 2014

Talent and Skill Thesaurus: Self-Defense

May 17, 2014

Choosing a talent or skill that fits with your character’s personality, lifestyle, and values can go a long way to helping them break free of the common stereotypes seen so…

Talents and Skills Thesaurus: Basic First Aid

May 10, 2014

Talents and Skills Thesaurus: Basic First Aid

May 10, 2014

Choosing a talent or skill that fits with your character’s personality, lifestyle, and values can go a long way to helping them break free of the common stereotypes seen so…

What Killed It For Me #8: Personal Preferences

April 30, 2014

What Killed It For Me #8: Personal Preferences

April 30, 2014

The reality of being an author is no matter how well-written your books are, certain people will never read them because they don’t fit their personal preferences. Here’s an example:…

What Killed It For Me, #7: Issues with Sequels

April 23, 2014

What Killed It For Me, #7: Issues with Sequels

April 23, 2014

Today’s pet peeve –to do with sequels–is more subjective and looks at why I may finish the first book but not read any of the rest. As a reader, I…

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