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Crafting Compelling Characters
Character Development
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Horror Writing Prompts
Twenty nerve-slashing horror prompts.
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Sep 29, 20233 min read


The Hero's Journey
The Hero's Journey Structure
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Sep 29, 20233 min read


Creative Writing Advice
Creative Writing Advice
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Sep 29, 20232 min read


Fiction and the Supernatural
Exploring the paranormal through fiction.
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Crafting a Story
The steps to crafting a story.
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Character Quirks
Character Quirks
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Scene Setting
When crafting a scene in a work of fiction, there are many different elements to consider. Depending on the location of the scene...
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Sep 14, 20232 min read


Writing: Into the Psyche
Writing can be an immersive experience. We create fictional characters, give them a personality and background, and place them inside a...
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Sep 13, 20232 min read


Writing Exercise
Writing Exercise
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Psychoid Rebirth - Sneak Peek
The first novel I published, Psychoid, is my favorite novel. I love everything about the characters, the setting, and how the story...
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Sep 8, 20232 min read


Creating Suspense
Creating suspense in a work of fiction need not be a daunting task. There are several ways to make a story suspenseful. Below is a list...
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Sep 6, 20231 min read


Inspiration for Aspiring Authors
"The first draft is just you telling yourself the story." - Terry Pratchett "Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until...
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Sep 2, 20232 min read


Creative Writing Prompts
Writing prompts can be helpful in the creative process of writing. Below are twenty writing prompts to spark your imagination. In a world...
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Sep 1, 20232 min read


Cosmic Communion (Sneak Peek)
A sneak peek of my novel, Cosmic Communion. Eric shook his head. “I don’t think so. Much of what the phenomenon does can be viewed...
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Sep 1, 20232 min read


Lost in the Abyss (Sneak Peek)
The pods descended back into the floor. They moved through a series of oval tunnels until they all ended up in the same ghastly room. The...
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Aug 30, 20231 min read


Improve Your Writing Skills
Below is a list of items that you can do to improve your skills as a writer. Write Regularly: Practice is essential. Set aside dedicated...
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The "Writer's Block" Excuse
Google writer's block. The definition you get back will probably state something like this: 'The inability to think of something to...
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Aug 29, 20232 min read


Query Beware
I found an article on alyssamatesic.com that I think is very useful for writers who are querying. Check it out! Article
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Aug 28, 20231 min read


Poem: Ascend
I listen to the wind as it ruffles fresh green leaves They sway with a playful rhythm, swooshing Like a flock of birds moving together as...
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Aug 28, 20231 min read
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