When Telling, Not Showing, Emotion is the Right Choice
When Telling, Not Showing, Emotion is the Right Choice
Hi everyone! A past resident writing coach is visiting us with an excerpt on a new course she’s teaching on mastering emotions: C.S. Lakin. This post is a touch longer…
Read more…Conflict Thesaurus Entry: Losing a Bet
Conflict Thesaurus Entry: Losing a Bet
Conflict is very often the magic sauce for generating tension and turning a ho-hum story into one that rivets readers. As such, every scene should contain a struggle of some…
Read more…Conflict Thesaurus Entry: Being Forced to Move
Conflict Thesaurus Entry: Being Forced to Move
Conflict is very often the magic sauce for generating tension and turning a ho-hum story into one that rivets readers. As such, every scene should contain a struggle of some…
Read more…Three Simple Questions That Will Unlock Your Story
Three Simple Questions That Will Unlock Your Story
By Lisa Cron Writers are the most powerful people on the planet. Yes, you! You have the power to change your readers in a more profound way than almost anyone…
Read more…Conflict Thesaurus Entry: Seeing an Ex with Someone New
Conflict Thesaurus Entry: Seeing an Ex with Someone New
Conflict is very often the magic sauce for generating tension and turning a ho-hum story into one that rivets readers. As such, every scene should contain a struggle of some…
Read more…Conflict Thesaurus Entry: A Deadline Being Moved Up
Conflict Thesaurus Entry: A Deadline Being Moved Up
Conflict is very often the magic sauce for generating tension and turning a ho-hum story into one that rivets readers. As such, every scene should contain a struggle of some…
Read more…Conflict Thesaurus Entry: Taking Advice from the Wrong Person
Conflict Thesaurus Entry: Taking Advice from the Wrong Person
Conflict is very often the magic sauce for generating tension and turning a ho-hum story into one that rivets readers. As such, every scene should contain a struggle of some…
Read more…What is a Conflict Thesaurus?
What is a Conflict Thesaurus?
What elevates a story from good to great? CONFLICT. A car breakdown in the middle of the zombie apocalypse. A jealous ex who is interfering with the hero’s new relationship.…
Read more…Occupation Thesaurus Entry: Conductor
Occupation Thesaurus Entry: Conductor
Jobs are as important for our characters as they are for real people. A character’s career might be their dream job or one they’ve chosen due to necessity. In your…
Read more…Occupation Thesaurus Entry: Professional Athlete
Occupation Thesaurus Entry: Professional Athlete
Jobs are as important for our characters as they are for real people. A character’s career might be their dream job or one they’ve chosen due to necessity. In your…
Read more…5 Writing Life Lessons from an Empty Nester Author
5 Writing Life Lessons from an Empty Nester Author
Recently, I entered a new life stage: the Empty Nester parent. My oldest son, following his younger brother’s lead, moved out a few weeks ago while my husband and I…
Read more…Occupation Thesaurus Entry: Nurse (RN)
Occupation Thesaurus Entry: Nurse (RN)
Jobs are as important for our characters as they are for real people. A character’s career might be their dream job or one they’ve chosen due to necessity. In your…
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