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Posted by Joy York Can writing really be cathartic?  Research studies say it can. In a 2018 article published in the Cambridge University Press by … Expressive Writing: Creative and Cathartic

The Story Circle pertains to the character arc of the protagonist. Dan Harmon is the mastermind behind the Story Circle. Currently an executive … Story Circle

Greetings, Storytellers. Diana here today for a little musing about “strong” characters. I spent a recent evening chatting with a group of writers … Strength of Character

The power of color extends far beyond mere aesthetics. In book-writing, colors can serve as silent storytellers, weaving emotions, symbolism, and … Using Colors in Your Books

Greetings, friends. It’s Jan back with another look at how we can enhance our writing by choosing more impactful words. Today’s word is a doozy – … Words that pack a punch – part 8

Source: Newsboy, Alaska. , None. Photograph. https://www.loc.gov/item/2016821813/. Hello, Story Empire Readers! Liz Gauffreau with you today. In a … Extra, Extra, Read All About It! – Using Newspapers to Inform Historical Fiction

I’ve been away from the keyboard for about six days now. This means I missed a lot of good blog posts, any writing, or even social media. Sorry about… Back in the Real World

Jacqui here at Story Empire with the September edition of “What’s happening in the literary world?” What used to be a simple process of penning what … What’s Happening in the Writer’s World–Trilogies