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Wait, We Don’t Talk Like That: Writing Better Dialogue

Wait, We Don’t Talk Like That: Writing Better Dialogue
Do you have stiff dialogue that sounds awkward no matter how much tweaking you do? Not to worry. It’s hard to stuff all the nuance of human dialogue onto a page. Real people jump topics abruptly, go on long tangents for excruciating amounts of time, and generally follow no rules of punctuation. Dialogue is difficult…
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Developing Fictional Characters

Developing Fictional Characters
  Strong characters are a cornerstone of any successful story, but creating them is easier said than done. Here are a few things every character needs in order to come to life on the page.   Relatability: Whether hero or villain, human or otherwise, it is important to make your character relatable to the reader.…
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New Year, New You – Blah Blah Blah

New Year, New You – Blah Blah Blah
I've been seeing it everywhere - "New Year, New You!" Initially, it's a nice sentiment - It's a fresh year, make a fresh start. Now is your chance for a change. But let's face it - we all know those New Year's resolutions are pretty much shot by March. And what really changes? You're still…
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