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Why tone – not structure – is the real secret to writing a fugal novel

By Pamela Freeman, Director of Creative Writing, Australian Writers’ Centre Most advice on fugal structure in fiction focuses on the mechanics: repeating motifs, alternating voices, mirrored patterns. But as Pamela Freeman, Director of Creative Writing at the Australian Writers' Centre, explains, that formula misses the element that actually makes it work. My novel writing students […]…
https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/why-tone-not-structure-is-the-real-secret-to-writing-a-fugal-novel/

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Philosophics Apr 12

Sometimes, ideas are contagious.

https://philosophics.blog/2026/04/12/funny-that/?utm_source=masto&utm_medium=social

I've been doing a lot of writing around a common theme and generating fiction and nonfiction alike around a common topic. And it's nice to get back to writing some fiction again. It's been a while.

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Writing With Amanda Lee Mar 31

Let’s stir the pot 👀

What’s your most controversial writing opinion?

Mine: Not every story needs a happy ending.

Your turn—drop it below 👇

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IndieAuthors.Social News Mar 31

Picture book author Sarah Speedie goes from strength to strength

Sarah Speedie was a full-time stay-at-home mum and, when her children reached an age where she could carve out time for herself she chose to embark on a new journey – one that would reignite her passion for learning and storytelling. Sarah enrolled in the Writing Picture Books course at the Australian Writers' Centre.
https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/sarah-speedie-picture-book-author/

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Sarah Speedie on her new dream career as a picture book author | Australian Writers' Centre

Sarah Speedie built a career as a picture book author after completing Writing Picture Books at the Australian Writers' Centre. Read all about her journey here.

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Amalia Zeichnerin Mar 30

"When it comes to academic writing and legal briefs, eagle-eyed reviewers can look for hallucinated citations, proof the work was A.I.-generated. For most writing, though, the primary indicator is alarmingly murky: Does it *sound* like ChatGPT to me?"

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Bobby Mar 29

Are you preaching in your writing? Learn how to reveal theme through character, conflict, and subtext—without ever spelling it out.
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https://bmallane.com/subtle-themes-engaging-your-readers-through-character-choices/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Subtle Themes: Engaging Your Readers Through Character Choices - Explore Fantastical Worlds

Learn to reveal theme in your writing without preaching. Discover techniques using character, conflict, and subtext to craft powerful, meaningful stories.

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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author Mar 24

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Writing With Amanda Lee Mar 23

I wrapped up this series with a short story instead of another post.

“The Crowns That Answered”:
https://writingwithamandalee.weebly.com/blog/the-crowns-that-answered

If you read it, I’m curious what stayed with you after.

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The Crowns that Answered

Myrinna had bled for the Midlands long before she ruled it. She had fought with spear and shield beside farmers and hunters, learned strategy from watching rivers flood and retreat, and buried enough...

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Eliot Mar 20

Dive deep into a super useful craft cool for fictions writers! STARTS THIS COMING TUES 3/24. Zoom, 4 Tuesdays, 7–9 p.m. Central, we're gonna have a great time. https://loft.org/classes/goal-motivation-conflict-and-stakes-fiction-writers

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Goal, Motivation, Conflict, and Stakes for Fiction Writers

With a strong grasp of GMC&S–goal, motivation, conflict, and stakes–you can sharpen your story and energize your process at any stage, from initial idea generation to revision. Join us for four weeks (one for each concept) to explore and experiment with this cornerstone tool for fiction writers. Why dive deeper into GMC&S? This framework can help writers escape overwhelm, get unstuck, connect you (and readers) with characters, figure out a story's shape, define its plot, find new entry points into projects even if you're not a "planner," and solve pacing and tension problems at the level of the whole story or within individual scenes. It's also fun! Fiction writers at all levels, and folks at any stage of the writing process, are welcome. Expect a mix of lecture and opportunities to write, dream, discuss, ask questions, and share ideas. All classes listed on the Loft website take place in Central Time. Instructions for Accessing This Online Class In order to access live class meetings, you must have the Zoom application downloaded to your computer. You will also need a WiFi/Internet connection throughout the duration of your scheduled meeting and a computer with audio and video capability. The information to join your Zoom classroom will be provided in your confirmation email upon registration. Please check spam folders if you do not see this email upon registration. For more information on how to use Zoom, please see our training manual here. Some classes use a supplemental Google Classroom page. Should your teaching artist use Google Classroom, you will be invited to join the classroom via email at least 24 hours in advance of your class (check spam folders if you are not seeing this invitation). Please note that Google Classroom requires a Gmail address to access the Classroom. If you do not have a Gmail account, the email invitation will be sent to the email address we have on file and will prompt you to create a free account or enter an existing account to join the classroom. If we are unable to send an email invitation to your non-gmail account, you will be contacted by a staff member to provide a Gmail address. If you do not have a Gmail account, you can create a free account here. Should you have concerns about this, please contact a Loft staff member at [email protected] or 612-379-8999. For more information on how to use Google Classroom, please see our training manual here.

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Writing With Amanda Lee Mar 16

When a story ends, what remains of your characters?

Their legacy.

The impact they leave on other characters, the lessons they teach, and the emotional echoes they create can shape an entire narrative.

I dive into this concept in my latest blog post for writers.

Read here:
https://writingwithamandalee.weebly.com/blog/legacy-what-characters-leave-behind

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Legacy: What Characters Leave Behind

Characters may die, leave, or vanish from the page—but their influence lingers. Legacy is not just what a character accomplishes; it is how they are remembered, interpreted, and reimagined by...

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