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Teacher Thursday

Let’s talk about SETTING. Setting is not simply the backdrop of the story. It’s the context within which the pursuit unfolds. is journey encompasses both space and time. When you conceptualize your story, don’t just think about its location. Remember that it travels through the unfolding fabric of time. Whether or not you use a […]

Teacher Thursday with a fix.

Last week, Steven introduced the issue of causality in your novel. Scroll back to the last blog post if you need a little reminder.  Today, let’s talk about fixing those issues. Sometimes writers wonder, DOES EVERYTHING IN A STORY HAVE TO BE CONNECTED? Unless your novel centers on the absurdity of life, every subsequent event […]

The Body Language of Attraction: Information for Writers

In this tutorial, Fiona gives us the inside scoop to the “tell.” _________________________ I got to observe Striker out of uniform, playing spy on a few heaven-sent operations. Men would instinctively become wary when he entered the room, closing their postures or moving away. The women would hold their ground, giving him long speculative glances. […]