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Creating Character Boards and Why They're Usefu...

In preparation for NaNoWriMo, I'm doing character profiles for the story I plan to write Dot and Al's Paranormal Detective Agency. Character profiles are part of my plotting process. It's...

Creating Character Boards and Why They're Usefu...

In preparation for NaNoWriMo, I'm doing character profiles for the story I plan to write Dot and Al's Paranormal Detective Agency. Character profiles are part of my plotting process. It's...

NaNoWriMo Day 8: Why I'm Okay with Hitting Shy ...

In the chart above, you can see that my daily word count is like Zoro's signature mark, zig zagging. But, on a daily basis, I'm hitting either the mark or...

NaNoWriMo Day 8: Why I'm Okay with Hitting Shy ...

In the chart above, you can see that my daily word count is like Zoro's signature mark, zig zagging. But, on a daily basis, I'm hitting either the mark or...

Why Writing Characters that Readers Identify wi...

Netflix Umbrella Academy television series has a great plot. The dialogue is witty and sometimes profound. The acting is superb. The scenes are great cinematography. Why can't I get into...

Why Writing Characters that Readers Identify wi...

Netflix Umbrella Academy television series has a great plot. The dialogue is witty and sometimes profound. The acting is superb. The scenes are great cinematography. Why can't I get into...

Another Draft Finished

I finished the rough draft of Tam Lin: A Modern, Queer Retelling last night and will think of a less on the nose title soon. In the meantime, I'll send...

Another Draft Finished

I finished the rough draft of Tam Lin: A Modern, Queer Retelling last night and will think of a less on the nose title soon. In the meantime, I'll send...

Test, Allies, and Enemies--A Hero's Journey Plo...

With a hero's journey style plot, after your protagonist steps out of their ordinary world and into the new world, they're going to meet some people along the way. These...

Test, Allies, and Enemies--A Hero's Journey Plo...

With a hero's journey style plot, after your protagonist steps out of their ordinary world and into the new world, they're going to meet some people along the way. These...

The Hero's Journey Plot Rundown

The most important thing you must remember about any plot is that a good plot is a series of events that teach a lesson. Without that lesson learned, the story...

The Hero's Journey Plot Rundown

The most important thing you must remember about any plot is that a good plot is a series of events that teach a lesson. Without that lesson learned, the story...