The Journey of Writing a Novel: Challenge of Writers’ Block I am writing a novel, and it’s not easy to face the dreaded blank page, unsure of how to proceed. Distractions, self-doubt, and unclear directions are primary reasons for not writing. Weeks might turn into months without progress. The weight of expectations, both internal and […]
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In the Company of Growth: Friendships as Catalysts in Narrative Arcs As a writer, how you develop character relationships can impact the growth level of the Main Character (MC) in various ways. This area of study is a rich and multifaceted topic that can be approached from many angles. Human experience in friendships emerges as
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The Journey of Writing a Novel Challenge of Losing Confidence I am writing a novel. Sometimes, I struggle with imposter syndrome when I compare my work with that of other bestselling authors and feel my writing falls short. I started saying things to myself like: Why did I ever think this was a good idea?
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Imagining Tomorrow’s Climate in Sci-Fi and Fantasy Realms Novels like The Drowned World by J.G. Ballard deal with a future where the ice caps have melted leading to a submerged world or explore visual stories like the movie Waterworld or The Day After Tomorrow, where the ice caps are melting. One leads to a submerged
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In Praise of Brevity: A Journey into Novella and Short Story Publishing In this literary haven where brevity meets brilliance, the power of being concise takes center stage in storytelling. This blog takes a journey into the world of publishing novellas and short stories—an often-overlooked realm brimming with storytelling potential. Whether you’re a seasoned writer
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Epic Echoes: Hot Topics Shaping SFF Today Welcome to a space where the realms of science fiction and fantasy (SFF) collide, generating ripples of thought that resonate across the speculative landscape. Here, we embark on a journey into the heart of contemporary SFF discussions, exploring the current trends of discourse that shape the ever-evolving narrative
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Use the Power of Emotion: Persuasive Storytelling Emotional storytelling is a powerful tool that allows the writer to connect to the reader by appealing to a reader’s emotions. Tapping into your audience by evoking empathy, sympathy, joy, or other relevant feelings, writers can influence a reader’s opinions, decisions, and behaviors. Methods such as advocating for
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The Journey of Writing a Novel Challenge of Plot Complexity I am writing a novel. While I want to add enough plot to keep the reader turning the pages, I don’t want to write such a plot to overwhelm me as the author and forget loose ends. This blog is about overwhelming plot complexity. Some
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The ABCs of Awesomeness: Adding Brilliance to Your Manuscripts Writing is a grand tapestry, woven with threads of creativity, imagination, and words. In a world where countless narratives compete for our attention, it’s the distinct and unconventional stories that stand out. What are some areas that set your written work apart from the rest of
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Crafting Universes: Your Guide to World-Building Mastery Think of world-building as the giant playground where your characters romp around. It’s like pizza dough, and your characters are the delicious toppings. In other words, it’s the spice that makes your story nachos extra cheesy, or in this case, the X dimension that makes your tale a
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