Jul 18, 20228 min read

3 Traits to Strengthen Your Villain

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Feb 14, 20226 min read

What Makes a Good Story – And What Doesn’t

Introduction Hey all and welcome back to the blog!!! I know I’m posting this kind of late again (apologies), so y’all really need to get...

Nov 8, 20215 min read

Reverse Plotting – Part 1

Plotting… it’s hard for me. Yep, you heard that right. Me, the planster who leans towards the plotting side, has a HARD time plotting....

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The Sunshine Blogger Award!

Introduction Sooo… I have a few apologies to make. #1, that this post is out late AGAIN. I set myself an alarm this time (are you proud...

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Hero vs. Villain: What’s the Difference?

In one of the most famous stories of all times, The Lord of the Rings, the lines between evil and good are very easy to see: Sauron is...

Aug 24, 202112 min read

Series: The Most Important Ingredient

Introduction This is it, folks. The last in a long series of reviews. *listens to the sighs of relief and grins* I’m not going to bother...

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