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This is How to Use Tropes to Create Original Stories In the world of storytelling, tropes are the building blocks. They can be […]
Harness the Benefits of Process Writing to Unlock Creativity Story structure is at the heart of storytelling. Many writers use the Hero’s Journey, […]
These Articles are Guaranteed to Enhance Your Writing Life Welcome to a one-stop page of articles guaranteed to help writers navigate, succeed in, […]
Master this Awesome Method of Storytelling to Write Better If you can learn this awesome technique for storytelling, there is no question that […]
We’ve talked about Turning Points. Now let’s dive into Pinch Points. (See the quick video on Pinch Points) They are crucial structural elements […]
Why Writer’s Block Isn’t as Real as You Think It’s true. I’ll say it again. Writer’s block isn’t as real as you think, […]
Goal-Setting Have you set your writing goals for the new year? If you’re like me, January is a time for taking stock of […]
As an author, I know how difficult it is to find stunning book covers that are also affordable. Indie authors and small publishers […]
Watch my Quick Tip video on how to integrate backstory to balance your narrative. ⬇︎ Balancing Backstory with Your Narrative Backstory Balance:  Writing […]
  Use these 8 Proven Strategies to Conquer Writer’s Block Listen to the podcast! episode! Writer’s Block Everyone gets stuck sometimes. It’s true. […]