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Question: I'm currently writing a story where MC1 can control darkness, MC2 can control plants, and MC3 can control machines. I want them to experience
Continue reading "Trauma And Superpowers: How Do They Connect?"
Question: I am writing a memoir of my years as a teacher. If I want to use real names, what is the protocol/requirement for getting permission? (Changing
Continue reading "Using the actual names of people and places in memoir..."
See how to write a thriller story -- the essential traits and plot structure.
Question: I'm not wholly sure if this counts as a plot question, but I couldn't figure out where else to put it, so I might as well, right? I've been
Methods of stress relief for writers with deadlines or other sources of stress in their lives.
Question: I want to introduce a new POV into my story. This is necessary because I want to show what she's going through to the reader since she's strongly
See how to write a novel with proper plot structure, unique characters, and powerful themes.
Question: I have a YA WIP about a 17 y/o who wanted to be a musician and train at Juilliard. However she is diagnosed with a neurological disorder which
Continue reading "Character motivation in YA Decision Story"
Discover how to structure a novel and the basic variations of story structure.
See how to improve your writing style for both fiction and nonfiction, without having to memorize a lot of rules..
What do do if your novel is too short? Developing vs padding a story.
Question: When trying to write a novel, the thing that gives me the most trouble is picking names. Names of people, names of places, names of ANYTHING.
Q&A on the subject of whether fictional characters who are angels should be given flaws or presented as perfect.
Continue reading "If your character is an angel, should you give them flaws?"
A look at the story structure of the Harry Potter series through the lens of Dramatica.
Continue reading "The Harry Potter Series: Story Structure and Dramatica"