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Fix Fluff Words –Fillers for Writers to Avoid (part 2)

Kris Maze — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 08:13:00 +0000

Kris Maze provides a list of word-culprits to cut from your creative writing projects. Searchable words lists are here to help you self-edit your writing.

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Ten Questions to Ask Your Characters

Guest Blogger — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 08:03:00 +0000

Eldred Bird's theory is the more real the character is to him, the more real they'll be for the reader. Develop deeper characterization with 10 questions.

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A Month of Writing Prompts —Summer Edition

Kris Maze — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 08:21:00 +0000

Stuck with your first draft? Here are 30 prompts (and tips!) to liven up your writing and help you get to know your characters better.

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3 Tips for Seamless Scene Setting

Guest Blogger — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 12:02:15 +0000

Sonja Yoerg Lost in Space. Remember that TV show? No? Sigh. It aired in the 60s and featured a family in Jiffy-Pop space suits roaming the galaxy in an attempt to return to Earth. I mention it because, as fun as that show was, you don't want your characters lost in space. In fact, you […]

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Using Pressure Points To Reveal Character

Guest Blogger — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 11:01:33 +0000

Angela Ackerman One of the most important jobs we have as writers is to always push the story forward, forcing our protagonist to act. This isn’t always easy. Characters, like people, fight change and personal growth because it makes them feel vulnerable and can be emotionally painful. The fact is, it’s always easier to stay […]

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