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Writing Romance: Insights from Author Noël Stark
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The Psychology Behind Creative Distractions
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Crafting the Perfect Paragraph: A Guide
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Crafting the Perfect Sentence: A Guide
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Misconceptions Writers Have (And How a Book Coach Can Help)
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The Art of Character Backstory
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Interview: Margaret McNellis, historical fiction writer.
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Interview With Me: Emotional Resilience For Writers
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Crafting Character Voices: Bringing Your Characters to Life
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Embracing Progress: A Writer's Guide to a Productive New Year
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Balancing Multiple Projects: Time Management for Writers
Dec 19, 2023 – 00:18:01 -
Crafting Character Voices: Show, Don't Tell
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How to Create Sexual Tension
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How to Create Romantic Tension
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Unconventional Protagonists: Breathing Life into Unique Characters
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The Art of Symbolism
Aug 30, 2023 – 00:19:19 -
Taking the Stage, Part Two: Edit Your Novel the Theatrical Way
Aug 15, 2023 – 00:22:47 -
Taking the Stage, Part One: Edit Your Novel the Theatrical Way
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An Interview With Me: Writing, Theatre and All the Things
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What Is Narrative Duality and How Can We Use It?
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Why Do We Write Stories?
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Do Characters Need to be Likeable?
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70+ Character Development Questions You Need the Answers To
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What Writers Can Learn From Stanislavski's Acting System
Apr 24, 2023 – 00:14:10 -
How to Write a Romantic Tragedy That Will Break Your Reader's Heart
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7 Story Planning Methods That Don't Give a Stuff About Structure
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Which Novel Structure Works Best? Three Acts? Four Acts? Five?
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A Closer Look at the Horror Genre
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An Overview of the Literary Genres
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How to Beat Imposter Syndrome
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Don't Miss These Crucial Steps Before Writing Your Novel
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How to Create Amazing Story Ideas Using Morphological Analysis
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