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Oct 2, 20224 min read
What Makes An Antagonist A Villain?
Cast sizes vary in fiction. Some stories have multiple protagonists backed by a large ensemble of side characters. Others keep it to just...


Sep 25, 20226 min read
Why I Write In Third-Person, Past Tense
Choosing a POV for your WIP can be a decision made in a matter of moments, subconsciously in the instant our pen touches paper or our...


Sep 18, 20223 min read
The Here And Now | Pros And Cons Of Present Tense
Tense is one of several elements writers need to consider as they craft their stories. Although it can be an inherent thing that happens...


Sep 11, 20225 min read
It's All In The Past | Pros And Cons Of Past Tense
Tense is one of several elements writers need to consider as they craft their stories. Although it can be an inherent thing that happens...


Sep 4, 20225 min read
Getting Tense | On Choosing Tenses In Fiction
Writers have plenty of choices to make when settling into a new story. Among the first is the tense your story will be written in. Tense...


Aug 28, 20224 min read
Why Is Cotton Eye Joe In My Regency Ball Playlist?
Although it doesn't help every writer, having music on as I'm working on my WIP plays a significant role in my overall process. There are...
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