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List of Strengths for Character Development: Creating Characters Readers Remember

Writers instinctively know that a character’s flaws drive the story, that the crack in a character’s foundation is what the plot will […]

Alan WattAugust 9, 2026

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The Trickster Archetype: Writing the Character Who Changes Everything by Breaking the Rules

The Trickster archetype is the character who enters and immediately makes everyone uncomfortable. They say the thing no one is allowed to […]

Alan WattAugust 7, 2026

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Character Sheet Template: The Secret Tool for Creating Unforgettable Characters

A character sheet template can be the difference between a character who feels real on the page and one who constantly contradicts […]

Alan WattJuly 22, 2026

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What is Rhythm? How to Bring Your Writing to Life

Rhythm is one of those craft issues that writers talk around without really discussing. They might lump it in with general recommendations […]

Alan WattJuly 20, 2026

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The Critique Circle Every Serious Writer Eventually Needs

Is there value in joining a critique circle? Writing is one of the most solitary of all professions. You sit alone, staring […]

Alan WattJuly 19, 2026

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The No-Excuses Guide to Avoiding Plagiarism

Avoiding plagiarism seems like a simple task: Just don’t steal someone else’s work. But when you’re immersed in research with tabs open […]

Alan WattJuly 18, 2026

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How to Adapt a Book Into a Screenplay

Months, maybe even years, have been invested in crafting your novel or memoir, and now you have decided to adapt it into […]

Alan WattJuly 17, 2026

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The Cumulative Sentence: How to Write Lines that Pull Readers In

The cumulative sentence is a versatile sentence structure that helps writers develop rhythm, reveal character, and enrich description within a single line. […]

Alan WattJuly 16, 2026

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Dialogue Tags: The Art of Guiding Conversation

Dialogue tags are essential to keeping up the illusion of storytelling. Dialogue ceases to be words on a page, and readers start […]

Alan WattJuly 11, 2026

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The Scapegoat: Why Your Characters Need Someone to Blame

Typically, we view a scapegoat simply as a plot device — an innocent bystander blamed for a criminal act, or the black […]

Alan WattJuly 10, 2026

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How to Start a Memoir

How do you start your memoir when there are infinite places to begin, and every idea leads to ten new ones? How […]

Alan WattJuly 8, 2026

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Peer Learning: Why Writers Grow Faster Together

Most writers spend years trying to improve alone. I understand the instinct. Writing is personal, vulnerable work, and solitude often feels safer […]

Alan WattJuly 7, 2026

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The Creator Archetype: Writing the Character Who Builds, Breaks, and Burns

The Creator archetype is someone driven by their imagination, vision, and a need to bring something new into existence. Think of the […]

Alan WattJuly 6, 2026

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Words Have Power

You might see the philosophical, inspirational phrase “words have power” written on coffee mugs or in cards handed out at graduations. People […]

Alan WattJuly 5, 2026

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How to Copyright a Book Like a Pro

In the world of digital publishing, intellectual property protection is more vital today than ever. Whether you are self-publishing on a platform […]

Alan WattJuly 4, 2026

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Descriptive Adjectives: Choosing Words That Create Emotion

Almost every writer has, at some point, re-read something they worked hard on and realized it wasn’t quite right. It lays flat […]

Alan WattJuly 3, 2026

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Examples of Memoirs: What Great Memoirs Can Teach You About Storytelling

A memoir is not simply a retelling of your life story. It’s about finding meaning in your experiences and shaping them into […]

Alan WattJuly 1, 2026

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Lost the Plot: What To Do When You Get Stuck

For all our enthusiasm when we start a story, it’s easy to get stuck and realize we lost the plot along the […]

Alan WattJune 30, 2026

List of Strengths for Character Development: Creating Characters Readers Remember

The Trickster Archetype: Writing the Character Who Changes Everything by Breaking the Rules

Character Sheet Template: The Secret Tool for Creating Unforgettable Characters

What is Rhythm? How to Bring Your Writing to Life

The Critique Circle Every Serious Writer Eventually Needs

The No-Excuses Guide to Avoiding Plagiarism

How to Adapt a Book Into a Screenplay

The Cumulative Sentence: How to Write Lines that Pull Readers In

Dialogue Tags: The Art of Guiding Conversation

The Scapegoat: Why Your Characters Need Someone to Blame

How to Start a Memoir

Peer Learning: Why Writers Grow Faster Together

The Creator Archetype: Writing the Character Who Builds, Breaks, and Burns

Words Have Power

How to Copyright a Book Like a Pro

Descriptive Adjectives: Choosing Words That Create Emotion

Examples of Memoirs: What Great Memoirs Can Teach You About Storytelling

Lost the Plot: What To Do When You Get Stuck

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