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What is “In Medias Res”?
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All writing carries something of the writer within it, but few forms are as intimate as the stories we tell...
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How to Outline Your Novel in 5 Steps
Each writer has their own process. Some writers (often called pantsers) believe that outlining their novel limits their creativity, while others require
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A synopsis might sound like just another item on your never-ending to-do list, but it’s actually one of the most powerful tools
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The Value of an Outline
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Outlining: The Dramatic Question
Your characters are a function of the plot, archetypes that constellate around the dramatic question. Story is essentially an argument with the
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What Happens Next?
The first step in creating a fully alive story is imagining the world. This simply means envisioning your characters in relation to
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Some stories drop you straight into the middle of chaos in the first scene, giving little to no explanation. This...
Previously, I unpacked the theory behind synopsis writing, explored the mechanics of what makes a synopsis work, and defined its...
Each writer has their own process. Some writers (often called pantsers) believe that outlining their novel limits their creativity, while...
A synopsis might sound like just another item on your never-ending to-do list, but it’s actually one of the most...
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