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Two Ways to Take Advantage of Character Arcs

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(Photo by Evgeni Tcherkasski on Unsplash) There are a lot of reasons to have a flat character. Too many arcs happening in a story clutter the narrative. It's hard to show side characters changing without going into their POV. But there are also opportunities that come from having a side character grow and change during a story that… Continue reading Two Ways to Take Advantage of Character Arcs

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The Sweet Tooth Tag

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(Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash) It's time for another tag! This week I was tagged by Cheshire Catwing at The Catwing has Landed. It's about books! *Squeals* Here are the Rules Thank and link back to the person that tagged you. Thanks Catwing!Link back to the creator of the tag - JennaTag at least five other bloggers - I already tagged every blogger… Continue reading The Sweet Tooth Tag

Book Reviews

Book Review – Steelheart

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(Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash ) I thought that for my first Book Review, I would start with one of my favorite books: Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson! I really do think Brandon Sanderson is one of the best authors in this generation. His characters are quirky and lovable, the plot twists are creative and unexpected, and his… Continue reading Book Review – Steelheart

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How to Come Up with a Story Idea in 3(ish) Steps

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( Photo by Mike Tinnion on Unsplash ) If you came up to me and said, “Make up an idea for a novel, independent of all of your other current ideas for a novel. Now.” I would say, “That’s not... how stories... work...” Because that’s now how you get story ideas. You get them through eavesdropping on strangers,… Continue reading How to Come Up with a Story Idea in 3(ish) Steps