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The Link Between Character Thought and Credibility

June 6, 2023

The Link Between Character Thought and Credibility

June 6, 2023

Readers come into a story eager to greet a new world, willing to temporarily suspend their belief in the way the world works to explore your vision of the alternatives.…

Character Type & Trope Thesaurus: Magician

June 3, 2023

Character Type & Trope Thesaurus: Magician

June 3, 2023

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…

Personalizing Your Protagonist’s Emotional Wound

June 1, 2023

Personalizing Your Protagonist’s Emotional Wound

June 1, 2023

Emotional wounds are tricky to write about. Abuse, betrayal, victimization, and the death of a loved one may exist in a character’s past and so should be explored, but these are…

Character Tropes and Types: Innocent

May 27, 2023

Character Tropes and Types: Innocent

May 27, 2023

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…

How a Show-Don’t-Tell Mindset Helps You Write Stronger Stories

May 25, 2023

How a Show-Don’t-Tell Mindset Helps You Write Stronger Stories

May 25, 2023

Show-Don’t-Tell is something we hear a lot about as writers, and yet many struggle to apply it. Why? Because while most understand the basics of show-don’t-tell, not every writer can…

Should You Write Over the Summer, or Take a Break?

May 23, 2023

Should You Write Over the Summer, or Take a Break?

May 23, 2023

We’re a month away from the official kickoff to summer, and as someone who gets less of this season than many (Oh, Canada), I’m starting to get giddy. Summer is…

Character Type and Trope Thesaurus Entry: Sage

May 20, 2023

Character Type and Trope Thesaurus Entry: Sage

May 20, 2023

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 – Guest Editor Edition

May 18, 2023

Phenomenal First Pages Contest – Guest Editor Edition

May 18, 2023

Hey, wonderful writerly people! It’s time for our monthly critique contest. This month, we have a HUGE prize. 3 winners will receive feedback on 20 pages from a professional editor.…

Character Voice Versus Author Voice

May 16, 2023

Character Voice Versus Author Voice

May 16, 2023

We’ve all heard about the importance of finding your voice as a writer. Maybe you’ve had a critique from an editor who felt the narrative voice wasn’t sharp enough. Or…

Character Type and Trope Thesaurus: Explorer

May 13, 2023

Character Type and Trope Thesaurus: Explorer

May 13, 2023

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…