How Fear Shrinks Your Character’s World Over Time

Fear is something we all experience, a psychological early warning system that alerts us to possible danger. When we encounter a situation that contains unknowns, fear kicks in. Even if we do not yet know what is triggering our unease, our senses heighten, our blood pressure rises, and we go on high alert, searching for...
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Using Contradictions to Create Microtension – Part 5

We’ve been looking at how to craft powerful mictotension (a must in fiction!) in these last few posts. In this...
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How to Write Authentic Character Behavior

Some stories stick with us more than others, and why? The characters. They feel so real. How they view life, the way they interact with others, the beliefs that steer them and their reactions to setbacks…it somehow all rings true. They might be nothing like us. We may not agree with their choices. But even...
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Because I wasn't done with done with this book series, apparently

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Two Craft-Boosting Black Friday Deals for Writers

The best thing about Black Friday sales is how writers can put themselves first, picking up affordable resources that will make a huge impact on their writing success. I love that! Every year, we offer discounts so your dollars go further, and this year is no exception. What is…
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