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Betrayal and Plot Twists: 5 Ways to Hide Your Villain

January 20, 2026

Betrayal and Plot Twists: 5 Ways to Hide Your Villain

January 20, 2026

Every story needs a great villain! Sometimes, that villain is obvious–someone who’s not a part of your protagonist’s gang of supporters against whom everyone is fighting. Think Sauron in LORD…

How To Use Dialogue for Backstory and Worldbuilding—Infodump-Free!

October 21, 2025

How To Use Dialogue for Backstory and Worldbuilding—Infodump-Free!

October 21, 2025

It’s an ongoing struggle for many of us: How do I share backstory and build my world without infodumping (and boring my readers)? One of my favorite—and sometimes overlooked—tools is…