When you finish a piece of writing, stepping away from it can feel counterintuitive. Yet, without distance, your eyes skim over problems, and your mind fills in gaps. By editing […]
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Mastering the basics of storytelling—plot, character development, structure—matters, but truly compelling fiction demands more than mechanics. Great stories don’t just tell readers what happens, they make readers feel every moment.
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Creating characters is an exciting part of writing, but watching them evolve through their interactions on the page is where the real magic happens. You can have vivid character ideas
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I remember stepping into the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and being struck by the vibrancy of his paintings. The brilliant colors of Tulip Fields near The Hague, the rich
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When writing a novel, staying in the creative flow is crucial. One of the most effective techniques I’ve developed to keep maintain my momentum is using placeholders. This simple trick
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