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Words on Wednesday: The Emotion Thesaurus
Every good writer tries to “show not tell” character emotions. But even experienced authors may be limited in their familiarity with certain feelings. Extreme emotions such as anguish, desperation, paranoia, rage, and full-out terror may–thankfully–exist only in our fictional worlds. Enter the helpful … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Character arcs, Character-driven action, Characters, Conflict, Emotion Thesaurus, Interaction with Setting, Interior life; interiority, Motivation, Resources, Story Elements, Story ideas, Tips for Teen Writers, Writing
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Monday Advice from Agents and Editors: Dress Your Manuscript in Layers
No, not with jackets and sweaters. With crucial elements of STORY. Last month, Molly Jaffa of Folio Literary Management chatted with the Young Adult online chapter of Romance Writers of America. She had lots of interesting information for new writers … Continue reading
Posted in Issues, Layering, Queries and Pitches
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Riffing on Fairy Tales: 25 Great Retellings
Where do you get your ideas? Every author gets asked that question after every book. Sometimes there is no easy answer. A character or a scene will suddenly appear and then a story weaves its way around until it becomes … Continue reading
Posted in Fairy Tales, Fairy Tales, Retellings, Story ideas
Tagged Fairy tales, plotting, story ideas
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Tangled Words 