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Characters and Diversity. Part 2 – Wealth

Hello Story Empire friends, Gwen with you today. Last month I initiated a series on including diversity in our stories. I explained that I would … Characters and Diversity. Part 2 – Wealth

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7 Tips to Writing a Snow Battle

On the surface, a battle in the snow isn’t different from one in the rain.  Yet, there is enough of a difference to force a change of focus.  Let’s get right into the tips and you’ll see what I mean. … Continue reading

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The Stakes are High

Let’s all welcome Judi Lynn today. She’s a long-term blogger/author friend, and she has a new book to tell us about today. Please check it out, maybe… The Stakes are High

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Clearing Up Some Misconceptions About In Medias Res – by K.M. Weiland…

on Helping Writers become Authors: One of the most significant challenges for writers is crafting a beginning chapter that immediately grabs readers.… Clearing Up Some Misconceptions About In Medias Res – by K.M. Weiland…

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7 Tips to Battling in the Rain

I’m going to do three ‘7 Tips’ posts this week.  Each one is going to touch on a specific weather pattern and how it influences battles in fiction.  Many authors go for one of these three, but they don’t always … Continue reading

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Expansion Pack: Canon

Hi Gang. Craig with you again today, and I have an idea for three different, but related topics. These are extras to the writing game, so I’m … Expansion Pack: Canon

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7 Questions to Design a Better Arc of Change for Your Protagonist – by Heather Davis…

on Jane Friedman site: Beginning authors don’t often appreciate the critical importance of a fully formed character arc, nor do they understand the … 7 Questions to Design a Better Arc of Change for Your Protagonist – by Heather Davis…

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Creating Magic Systems

Greetings Storytellers. Diana here today to talk a little about magic as part of the craft of writing. And I’m not just talking about fantasy. … Creating Magic Systems

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7 Tips to Using Armor in Fantasy

As I said on Monday, armor isn’t always given much attention in fantasy.  The exceptions are magical and legendary pieces that are key plot points.  Beyond that, an author may mention if a character is wearing platemail or chainmail, but … Continue reading

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Story Length

Hey, SE Readers. Joan with you today. Previously, I talked about the advantages of writing short stories and participating in anthologies. Today, … Story Length

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