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Validation

Hi, gang! Craig with you once more. I have a character arc plan for you. If you’re a new author, character arcs are important. If you’re a veteran … Validation

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7 Tips to Reincarnated Characters

Having a protagonist being a reincarnation of a previous character or reborn as a powerful being can make a fun story.  You open up a lot of possibilities.  So, what are some tips to this kind of story? Reincarnation is … Continue reading

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Detour on the Eternal Road

It my great pleasure to welcome John Howell today. He is here to tell us about his latest publication. I got an advance look at this one and you’re … Detour on the Eternal Road

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How To Master The Art of Misdirection

Misdirection is the intentional deflection of attention for the purpose of disguise, and it’s a vital literary device. To plant and disguise a clue … How To Master The Art of Misdirection

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Does learning to be a good writer matter anymore? Or will AI fix your problems?

Jacqui here at Story Empire. My theme for 2025 is: 2025 Writers World: Trends, Questions, Concerns, More This monthly post will discuss topics that … Does learning to be a good writer matter anymore? Or will AI fix your problems?

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Happy Groundhog Day

Apparently, it’s also Marmot Day and Hedgehog Day.  Lots of rodents today.  Well, let’s hope the varmints give us good news.

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Top 5 of 2024- #1 Various Cardinal Symbol Systems

This post originally went live on February 21, 2024. I mentioned that there have been plenty of uses of the cardinal directions to create fantasy and mythological systems.  Sometimes, you even have a 5th direction of ‘center’, which is important … Continue reading

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Should You Use Clichés in Writing Your Book?

Posted by Joy York What is a cliché? A cliché is a French word meaning “stereotype.” It was originally used long ago to describe stereotype: a metal … Should You Use Clichés in Writing Your Book?

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Essential Tips for Success as an Author in 2025

I’m often asked if someone can make a living from fiction writing. That was certainly my ambition when I started writing. I believed in my story and … Essential Tips for Success as an Author in 2025

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#1 of All Time- 7 Tips to Creating Fictional Location Names

The most popular post by a mile first appeared on April 24, 2019. Continuing the topic of naming locations, I’m going to do my best to come up with some useful and humorous tips.  I only had to create one … Continue reading

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