Epic history that inspired epic storytelling
At the end of each semester, after all the discussions of craft, I remind my reporting students at the Missouri School of Journalism the why of it
Tag : Character Development
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The Art of Crafting Your Story by Asking Questions and Developing Characters
Here is the ultimate guide of story-making writers needImage by sebastiaan stam on UnsplashCharacters are your novel’s soul.From the conflict to
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If Your Characters Don't Have a Conflict, You Don't Have a Story
This is what I learned from my non-working storiesPhoto by Julia Caesar on UnsplashSince I was a child, I have loved to read.My mom taught me to
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It’s Important to Remain Flexible When You Contemplate Character Development
The Reckless WriterThe framework we use to discuss creative writing is not an absolutePhoto by Justin Lim on UnsplashWhen I was in college, I
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Why You Should Use the 5 Love Languages to Develop Characters
The Short Of ItRealism, tension, and “show, don’t tell”Photo by Nick Fewings on UnsplashLook, fictional characters cannot just say what they
The Nature of Story Arcs in MMOs And Why WoW Needs Them
Deep breath in, folks. This post is going to start off with wrestling. This last Saturday was All Elite Wrestling’s Full Gear PPV, an even which
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Why You Should Avoid Writing Passive Characters (& How to Make Them Active)
Passive characters vs. active characters: which ones should you be writing? We are all the main characters of our own lives, it’s true. In real
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Why You Should Avoid Writing Passive Characters (& How to Make Them Active)
Passive characters vs. active characters: which ones should you be writing? We are all the main characters of our own lives, it’s true. In real
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Why You Should Avoid Writing Passive Characters (& How to Make Them Active)
Passive characters vs. active characters: which ones should you be writing? We are all the main characters of our own lives, it’s true. In real
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Episode 382: Character, Setting, and Cinematic Storytelling in Short Stories – Interview with Khanh Ha
Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Khanh Ha. Khanh is the author of Flesh and The Demon Who Peddled Longing. He is a seven-time Pushcart
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Spiritual Care Week 2021: Being a CBF CAP Chaplain
By David Smelser My call to ministry in 1979 was to be a Chaplain. I started seminary two years later and was endorsed by the Chaplain’s
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Character Archetypes From A To Z | Writer’s Relief
From classic literature to comic books, perceptive readers will notice that even the most unique characters can fit into familiar molds. The
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REVIEW: No Time to Die (2021) dir. Cary Fukunaga
WARNING: The following article contains spoilers. Daniel Craig is back as James Bond in No Time To Die, and we are LOVING it. However, knowing this
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Creating Characters Using Collaborative Storytelling
Writing may seem like a solitary practice, but writers have made use of writer’s groups and feedback circles for a long time. There is incalculable
Ever notice . . .?
By James M. Jackson One thing I find fascinating is discovering what other people notice. When I walk with friends in the woods, I am most attuned