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The Art of the Betrayal in Writing

Another topic that Misha Burnett suggested was writing about the ‘Betrayal’ scenes that happen a lot.  This is a tough subject because it has been done very often.  There are many opinions on this, so I’m not spouting gospel here.  … Continue reading

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What Do You Think About ‘The Sacrifice’ in a Story?

One of the most common scenes in storytelling is ‘The Sacrifice’.  It isn’t even found solely in adventure stories.  Someone may sacrifice their own happiness in a romance to help the person they love be with someone else.  Giving up … Continue reading

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Family in Literature

Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero had a focus on courage and fighting for what you believe in.  Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower had a theme of friendship and loyalty.  So, what’s going to be the them … Continue reading

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What Do You Think About Physical Disease in a Story?

First to explain the video.  Excel Saga is a spoof anime and Hyatt (the repeatedly dying girl) is a spoof on the cliche ‘weak constitution’ or ‘anemic’ character.  These are typically girls in anime.  She keels over and hacks up … Continue reading

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What Do You Look for in Literary Pets?

I watch a few Harry Potter movies this weekend while editing since I’ve seen them enough that they’re background noise.  Something caught my attention this time.  The familiars are there, but rarely come into play outside of a few events.  … Continue reading

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What Brings You Back from The End?

Video games have replayability.  Movies and television have rewatchability.  These are very common, but what about rereadability?  That book that you always come back to when you feel like reading something.  You know the one.  The book you have practically … Continue reading

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