Ever read a book that just seems to stop in the middle of nowhere? It’s as if the author just ran out of things to say and then walked away from it. Weird. It’s a common assumption. The writer simply stopped. That’s it. As an author, I can attest to a few other reasons why […]
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When writing dark fiction, it’s important to create the perfect villain. Without a great bad guy, a hero can’t rise above. A hero’s strength can only be as good as the villain’s ability to give him or her their special powers. Many writers focus on the villain’s crime and the hero’s ability to solve it,
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You’re a photojournalist and a writer Michael. What’s the common link between photography and the kind of fiction you’re writing? My novel’s protagonist is a photographer. “Write what you know,” they say ─ and I know much about photography. I’ve travelled, photographed, and written about the places I visited. I grew tired of writing fluffy
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Embarking on the journey of storytelling is akin to opening the door to a realm of limitless possibilities. How you begin your story sets the tone, captivates your audience, and beckons them to join you on an adventure. Crafting a compelling opening is an art form that requires a delicate balance of intrigue, context, and
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The length of each chapter in a novel can vary depending on the author’s style, the genre, and the story being told. In general, a chapter length averages between 3,000 to 5,000 words in adult novels. The length of a novel is also an important factor to consider when discussing chapter length. The average word
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Writers need to know that their characters have to be accessible to readers, and easily relatable. Sure, make them fly and breathe fire if you must, but also show us their vulnerabilities. We want to believe they are more like us than we are prepared to admit. It makes us want to get to know them more because it reminds us of our own foibles.
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Into listening to audio tracks and looking for some fine neo-noirotica podcasting to add to your playlists? Neo- what? Never heard of that genre? Lucky you! It’s discovery time! You’re about to embark on a brand-new discovery. Erotica is self-explanatory but what about that other bit, neo-noir? Noir is black, or in a literary sense,
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