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Making Plot Armor Believable

Have you ever read a book where a character survives injuries that should have caused severe damage? Are they able to walk away from...

Writing In A Binder | How To Write By Hand In The Face Of Impostor Syndrome

It's rare that there is only one approach to writing or one single way to go about storytelling. Writers find their own ways of handling...

Silent Protagonist Syndrome | Why Diving Into Your Main Character's Thoughts Matters

Protagonists are at the center of a story. Their conflicts are the motivation driving things forward. No matter if you're writing in...

Queens Of The New Broken Scene | My 5SOS Soundcheck Experience

My favorite feeling in the world is held within those few moments after the lights go out at a concert, just before the band takes the...

Harsh Writing Advice And The Truth Behind The Viral Tweet | Opinion

This is one of those occasions where I cannot wait to post something and upload it outside of my usual schedule. Not because I am excited...

A-Parent-ly So | A Quick Guide To Parenting Styles For Writers

I recently took some time to clear some space on my laptop. My files are a disorganized mess, with the only folders I really keep track...

Queens Of The New Broken Scene | My 5SOS Soundcheck Experience

My favorite feeling in the world is held within those few moments after the lights go out at a concert, just before the band takes the...

Can An Author Actually Afford A Castle For Christmas?

Of all the telltale signs of the holiday season's rapid approach, among the first is the lineup of made-for-TV Christmas movies. The...

Going Out With A Bang | The Mic Drop Theory

Just as I worry about the opening lines of any writing project, I also worry about the closing lines. The aim of your first line is to...

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