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Lies, Secrets, and Scars Create Better Characters

A simple character profile is flat. But his lies, secrets and scars create an emotional journey that turns your story into a book readers can’t put down.

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Navigating a Story Identity Crisis

What does a story identity crisis look like? Karen Debonis offers three pieces of advice to help you discover what your book is REALLY about.

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5 Ways Your Story Hurts Your Novel

Janice Hardy shares five ways your story might be hurting your novel. And the questions you need to ask to fix the problems.

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Tremendous, Terrible, Triumphant

Three is a valuable number for writers. Join Laurie Schnebly Campbell as she explores why trios in storytelling work so well.

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Exploring a Character’s Past Wound

Tasha Seegmiller offers a three-step checklist for exploring your character’s past wound. Tell us about YOUR character!

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