Many of us fall somewhere in the middle of the dialogue spectrum—not terrible, but not great either. How can we make our dialogue sing from the page?
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Finding Time to Read in a Busy Schedule
I get it. I’ve been there. As life is hectic around you, you suddenly realize that it has been weeks since you’ve even touched a book to read for fun. Here are three ways to return to the wonders of reading.
3 Tips for Executing Ideas Well
You can have the best ideas, but the story won’t work if you execute them poorly. Here are three things to watch out for as you develop your story.
Writing a Good Tragic Ending
A story doesn’t need to end with good winning. It simply needs to show that good should have won or will eventually win. But what might that look like, exactly?
Why Good Comedy Needs to be Serious
I loved the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding. So, I was both reluctant and excited to see the sequel. As it turned out, it was surprisingly boring. Many of the jokes by themselves should have worked, but somehow, they didn’t. Why?
Starting a Critique Group: Six Sagacious Tips
So, you’re ready for all the wondrous benefits of a critique group! Now, go round up some writers and critique away! That’s all there is to it, right? Well … yes and no.
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