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10 Things Lego Has Taught Me About Story-Building

March 2, 2023

10 Things Lego Has Taught Me About Story-Building

March 2, 2023

By P.A. Cornell Writers tend to think of writing as work. In my experience, the creative process is more akin to play. One of my favorite childhood toys for creative…

Fear Thesaurus Entry: Hope

February 25, 2023

Fear Thesaurus Entry: Hope

February 25, 2023

Debilitating fears are a problem for everyone, an unfortunate part of the human experience. Whether they’re a result of learned behavior as a child, are related to a mental health…

Four Reasons Your Action-Based Scene is Failing (And How to Avoid It)

February 23, 2023

Four Reasons Your Action-Based Scene is Failing (And How to Avoid It)

February 23, 2023

We’ve all heard the writing advice that our stories must hook readers from the start, and that pacing our scenes so readers stick around is equally important. It’s all too…

Fear Thesaurus Entry: One’s Genetics

February 18, 2023

Fear Thesaurus Entry: One’s Genetics

February 18, 2023

Debilitating fears are a problem for everyone, an unfortunate part of the human experience. Whether they’re a result of learned behavior as a child, are related to a mental health…

Phenomenal First Pages Contest

February 16, 2023

Phenomenal First Pages Contest

February 16, 2023

Hey, wonderful writerly people! It’s time for our monthly first-page critique contest ? This contest is closed. Please try again next month. If you’d like to be notified when the…

Fear Thesaurus Entry: Sex

February 11, 2023

Fear Thesaurus Entry: Sex

February 11, 2023

Debilitating fears are a problem for everyone, an unfortunate part of the human experience. Whether they’re a result of learned behavior as a child, are related to a mental health…

Creating a Moral Villain

February 9, 2023

Creating a Moral Villain

February 9, 2023

As readers, what inspires empathy for the hero and makes us root for him? Their flaws? Admirable qualities? Hopeless circumstances? Yes, to all of the above. But none of these…

How Writers Can Be Their Own Valentine

February 7, 2023

How Writers Can Be Their Own Valentine

February 7, 2023

When February 14th rolls around, it’s a reminder to let certain people know that we love and cherish them. So, we buy chocolate, flowers, or go for a night out.…

Fear Thesaurus Entry: Physical Pain

February 4, 2023

Fear Thesaurus Entry: Physical Pain

February 4, 2023

Debilitating fears are a problem for everyone, an unfortunate part of the human experience. Whether they’re a result of learned behavior as a child, are related to a mental health…

Fighting Attraction in Romance (Body Language Help)

February 2, 2023

Fighting Attraction in Romance (Body Language Help)

February 2, 2023

Emotion is the heart of any story, and there is no genre where this holds more true than romance. Readers look forward to a romantically tense roller coaster ride (how’s…