How do you write a tragic backstory?
“I’m trying to write a backstory for my main character. She’s supposed to have...
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How do I write a character backstory?
“How do I write a unique character backstory effectively?” Backstory can feel like quicksand. If...
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What’s the difference between an anti-villain and an anti-hero?
“Hello! 👋 What’s the difference between Anti-Villain and Anti-Hero??” Villains...
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5 Editing Tips to Revise and Strengthen Your Dialogue
I recently revised a story from almost a quarter century ago. As I dug through this monument to...
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Character Archetypes and How to Use Them in Your Novel
If you’re a writer and you’ve had any type of online presence in the past few years, you may have...
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What can I do when I get stuck on a scene?
“I’m stuck on a scene. I know what needs to happen, but every time I try to write it, it stalls....
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5 Writing Games to Help You Get to Know Your Characters
The thrill of watching a character unfold and develop on the page is an experience like no other....
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How do you come up with good character names?
“I’ve been struggling with naming my characters for weeks now. I keep second-guessing...
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Are there any books on writing you can recommend?
“People always talk about different writing books but I’m not sure which ones would be...
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