Antagonists are intricate parts to many stories. They vary in types and kinds, too; you have cartoon-esque antagonists and the dark antagonists you never saw coming. You even have personified antagonists, like an internal conflict, a big bad corporation, or maybe a personified antagonist like the annoying neighbor next door in a romcom. In this …
You’re working on the first draft of your book. It isn’t easy, at all, and you’re probably lost at sea (at some point) and wondering how to get the ship back on track. Or maybe you’ve finished your first draft and revisions stare you down like a monster. See, the first draft is crucial. It …
One thing I learned over 2019 was to never limit myself to my friends’ limitations. Allow me to explain myself. Obviously, this is a life lesson many must learn, but I’ll be sharing some of the story how I learned it. In no way am I trying to come against anyone. I love my friends …
Role-playing is kind of a controversial thing among writers. Before we continue, let me define this word so y’all are raising your eyebrows at me… Role-playing is basically a conversation between two authors, but they both have at least one character they “write” with. They exchange messages and the story progresses. That simple! It might be …
Whether you are an author honing your craft or a reader looking for more great books, there’s a thing called beta reading that is your new friend. This post is all you need to know about beta reading, as an author or reader! What is a beta reader? According to the wonderful web, a beta …
I’ll be honest, I generally don’t have trouble staying focused on my WIPs. I try to limit my WIPs to one or two at a time, but I don’t have a hard time getting motivated for either (I just struggle with the idea of writing so much at once, considering my chaotic life, lol). I …
The attention for the Netflix original series, Stranger Things, might’ve cooled down since the hiatus before the upcoming season 3, but I haven’t stopped thinking about the show. As I was playing the soundtrack, I started thinking about some things the first two seasons taught me about storytelling. While the show isn’t for everyone, and …
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