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You know that asteroid that “killed the dinosaurs” 66 Million Years Ago? Well, it didn’t kill ALL the dinosaurs! There was a simultaneous asteroid impact in the parallel universe …
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Barva used a talon to crack open his egg… just a slight crack at first, then he enlarged it… he made a hole in his eggshell and poked out …
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Every story needs a Protagonist, but not many authorities tell you the best way to create one. I’m a fan of K.M. Weiland and her book: Creating Character Arcs, …
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I can’t even count how many hours I’ve spent searching for and looking at Character Forms, Character Profiles, Character Sheets, Character Worksheets … you name it, I searched for …
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What is a Plot Board?A Plot Board is a tri-fold board divided into a three-act structure to represent your story. You use post-it notes to list all the scenes …
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Monsters, monsters … everywhere!But do not tell your Mom and Dad,because they really couldn’t care,they’ll just yell and get all mad! Monsters, monsters … everywhere!Big and hairy with sharpened …
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Writing is hard work, but procrastinating is easy. Procrastination can lead to guilt and shame and eventually to demotivation and depression, but you can stop procrastinating with a little …
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Aren’t you the Main Character in your life’s story? In fiction, the Midpoint Crisis is when the Main Character has a confrontation which leads them to realize their Main …
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Are you an Early Bird or a Night Owl? I’ve been both in my lifetime. As an Early Bird: I wake up pre-dawn and tend to be more organized …
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Are you a Pantser? Pantsers ‘fly by the seat of your pants’ when writing with no outline or idea where the story will take you, you just let it …