May 12th, 2021
The Power of Quirky-Smirky Assonance and Alluring Alliteration
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Margie Lawson | Writing Craft
By Margie Lawson
The rhyming vowel sounds of assonance aren’t always quirky-smirky. But I wanted to grab your attention. It must have worked. You’re here!
Rhyming vowel sounds are as cool as a school of dolphins.
As smart as a cart full of bestselling authors.… Read the post
May 10th, 2021
10 Reasons Why I Love Writing Flash
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Flash Fiction | Writing Craft
By Sudha Balagopal
I wrote big, then went small. I discovered the art of writing small fiction or flash fiction after having two short story collections and a novel published. My first flash piece was published in 2016, when the form cast the initial spell on me, fascinating me with its versatility, immediacy and energy.… Read the post
May 5th, 2021
5 Ways to Keep Your Protagonist Proactive
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Janice Hardy | Writing Craft
By Janice Hardy (@Janice_Hardy)
Get your protagonist up off the couch and into the story.
When I was six, I wrote a series called Dog City that followed the adventures of a team of dog archaeologists as they searched for a lost city of, you guessed it, dogs.… Read the post
May 3rd, 2021
What Triathlons Taught Me About Writing
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Inspiration | Writer's Life
By Miffie Seideman
When people find out I’m training for another Ironman triathlon, they usually ask me why I would spend countless hours working towards a single goal that I might not even win (or finish?).
Wait until they find out I’m a writer!… Read the post
April 7th, 2021
The Roles of Secondary Characters
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Ellen Buikema | Writing Craft
By Ellen Buikema
Secondary characters add depth and interest to the world your main character inhabits, helping to make the tale more memorable. They play a significant role in your story, but aren’t necessarily integral to the plot. These characters may be protagonists or antagonists of their own subplots.… Read the post
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