Instead of listing personality traits, write prompts from the character’s own perspective. For example, rather than describing a brave knight, try something like: “Write a knight’s journal entry after running from a fight. They’re trying to explain why it wasn’t cowardice—just good strategy.” #CharacterCreation #WritingTips #InnerConflict #CharacterDevelopment #CreativeWriting #Storytelling #WritingCommunity #CharacterDepth #FictionWriting #WritingInspiration (2/2)

Amy Hutton builds on her rom-com success

When television producer Amy Hutton decided she wanted to switch careers and become a writer, she went all in. After making such a decisive move, Amy knew she had to learn the craft of writing if she were to succeed. She liked the variety of courses on offer at the Australian…
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Amy Hutton scores two book deals | Australian Writers' Centre

When television producer Amy Hutton decided she wanted to switch careers and become a writer, she went all in. After making such a decisive move, Amy knew she had to learn the craft of writing if she were to succeed. She liked the variety of courses on offer at the…

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What Writing Mysteries Taught Me About Fiction Writing

Award-winning author Susan Breen shares six specific things she learned from writing mysteries that helps with writing all genres of fiction.

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What Writing Mysteries Taught Me About Fiction Writing

Award-winning author Susan Breen shares six specific things she learned from writing mysteries that helps with writing all genres of fiction.
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What Writing Mysteries Taught Me About Fiction Writing

Award-winning author Susan Breen shares six specific things she learned from writing mysteries that helps with writing all genres of fiction.

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Are Short Stories Or Novels Harder To Write?

A compare and contrast of our two favorite fiction forms Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »
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I'm writing pretty steadily of late. Starting to run into bumpy spots where I'm not sure what comes next, but I do have an overall arc in mind and can pick out what works as the next scene. It's really satisfying.

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The cosmos can be a big inspiration! Catch Fiction Writing 101 with @blazewarriorwolf.bsky.social on our Discord, Sep 20th. https://CozyConOnline.com/events

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