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The Jo Lallo Short Story Method: Theme, Intro, Climax, Concept

Guest Blogger — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:58:00 +0000

Jo Lallo shares his method for writing short stories with Variations on Theme, Intro, Climax, and Concept. These ideas can really shake up the writing process.

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The Best Plot Twists Surprise the Author First

Guest Blogger — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:32:00 +0000

Some of the best plot twists aren't planned at all. They're discovered while writing. Patrick Tylee explains why being surprised by your own story can lead to unforgettable novels.

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Untangling the Mess: Overcoming Common Revision Obstacles

Guest Blogger — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Some manuscripts are clean first drafts. Others fight you every step of the way. And how you approach your revision depends on what stage its in.

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Your Story as a House

Guest Blogger — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 12:00:47 +0000

Tiffany Yates Martin (In the past two months, I've shared my revision process with you here at Writers in the Storm as I've moved through the suggestions Tiffany has made. Today, she shares what she does in her job working with authors, like me, as a professional editor. -Fae) My husband doesn’t want me to be on HGTV. […]

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