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Alternatives to 30 overused words

Posted on March 30, 2022July 16, 2023 by Guilliean Pacheco

Discover how to avoid cliches and inject new life into your writing with simple yet powerful tips and techniques. But remember, moderation is key – use these strategies wisely and watch your writing soar.

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A few words about sorrow

Posted on March 23, 2022July 16, 2023 by Guilliean Pacheco

Explore how this necessary emotion can be a source of strength and resilience in our lives and learn to embrace it in your craft.

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Do you know what motivates your villain?

Posted on March 16, 2022July 16, 2023 by Guilliean Pacheco

From greed to vengeance to power, delve into the reasons behind your villain’s behavior to create a story that readers won’t be able to put down.

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Character movement: how to make it work

Posted on March 9, 2022July 16, 2023 by Guilliean Pacheco

From physical actions to emotional states, we’ll show you how to improve your descriptive skills and keep your readers turning pages.

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How would you define your story’s central conflict?

Posted on March 2, 2022July 16, 2023 by Guilliean Pacheco

Learn how to define the central conflict of your story, and how to make your conflict the story’s focal point, whether you write a screenplay, novel, or poem.

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Using word counts to improve your form

Posted on February 23, 2022July 16, 2023 by Guilliean Pacheco

Learn how to use word counts to your advantage and improve your writing form rather than getting distracted by typical word counts for specific forms.

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The importance of killing your darlings

Posted on February 16, 2022July 16, 2023 by Guilliean Pacheco

Learn how to identify potential situations to kill one of your darlings, recognize when an idea is no longer valuable, and avoid wasting time and energy on unhelpful projects.

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Analyzing the negative approach

Posted on February 9, 2022July 16, 2023 by Guilliean Pacheco

Learn how to effectively target pain points and take an unusual approach to story problems. There is no one “right way” – only the way that works best for your story.

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