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Read moreSetting Up for Success: the Devil’s in the Details
Ever wanted to see Macbeth set at McDonald’s? You’re not the only one. Find out how setting impacts your story.
Read moreImagery in Film: a video essay
Josh Stolberg of Soulmark Studios explains the use of imagery in film and applies it to the art of storytelling.
Read moreLiterary Tropes and Playing the Long Game
Why literary tropes matter (and why you should know the difference between synecdoche and syllepsis).
Read moreWriting Techniques that Sing: Creating Resonance with Words
Some words have more power than others. Learn how to connect with your audience and keep them coming back for more.
Read moreWhen the Right Word is the N-Word
Is there any place for profanity in our writing? Does writing with integrity mean whitewashing any vulgarities?
Read moreC.S. Lewis and the Key to Dialogue
Don’t settle for stilted dialogue. Take a cue from C.S. Lewis and captivate your readers.
Read moreHow Aristotle Nailed the Art of Story
3 Rules for Modern Storytellers
Read moreUnexpected Imagery
Don’t get caught in the obvious. Find better, clearer ways to describe.
Read moreWrite the Other Well
How to write responsibly about other cultures and experiences.
Read moreTelling Another's Story
Whose stories do we have the right to tell?
Read moreDrawing a (Good) Villain
You don’t need trench coats or guns. Create a chilling antagonist without the cliches.
Read moreHow to Share the Gospel through Story
Want to evangelize through story? Keep this in mind.
Read moreQuick Ways to Skirt Gender Bias
Foster gender equality in your work with these quick tips.
Read moreBecoming Nietzsche’s Madman
When Nietzsche declared “God is dead,” he defined a movement that changed the modern world. What can we learn from his success to apply to our own writing?
Read moreFraming a Moment
My professor’s idea of an unforgiveable sin was putting adverbs before a character’s line. If he couldn’t tell the emotion of my character by what she said and did, applying a bandage adverb wouldn’t help.
Read morePsychosomatic Observation: The Writer’s Secret Weapon
Want a secret weapon for reaching your audience? Use this method to increase realism and depth in your writing.
Read moreStarting in the Middle
Writing narrative requires many decisions, one of which is where to start your story or scene. Do you start at the beginning, middle, or end? Do you give all the context up front or fill in as you go?
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