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On Writing Now!

On Writing Now! -- a curated list of articles for writers by C. L. Nichols

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The Writer’s Reach

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C. L. Nichols, Author

Authentic Dialogue

Reveal motive, emotion, or tension in every line.

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Authentic Dialogue

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The Writer’s Reach

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C. L. Nichols, Author

NEW-BOOK-RELEASE on Amazon!

THE WRITER’S REACH on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBT76SS7

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NEW-BOOK-RELEASE on Amazon!

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The Writer’s Reach

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C. L. Nichols, Author

The 3–3–3 Rhythm Method for Writers

Write With Purpose, Dream in Color.

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The 3–3–3 Rhythm Method for Writers

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The Writer’s Reach FEATURES PAGE

Dozens of Articles for Writers!

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The Writer’s Reach FEATURES PAGE

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The Writer’s Reach

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C. L. Nichols, Author

Your Protagonist’s Psyche

A story heart that beats with real emotion.

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Your Protagonist’s Psyche

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The Writer’s Reach

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C. L. Nichols, Author

Creative Writers Make Every Moment Count

Maximize your writing productivity with an effective strategy.

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Creative Writers Make Every Moment Count

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The Writer’s Reach

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C. L. Nichols, Author

Learn from Ernest Hemingway’s Dialogue

What characters don’t say is just as important as what they do.

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Learn from Ernest Hemingway’s Dialogue

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The Writer’s Reach

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The Character Conundrum

The psychology, flaws, and hidden depths of an unforgettable protagonist.

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The Character Conundrum

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The Writer’s Reach

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C. L. Nichols, Author

Crossing the Line — A Moral Dilemma

Moral Conflicts and High-Stakes Choices Create Intense Drama

Jun 14

Crossing the Line — A Moral Dilemma

Jun 14

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StoryAngles

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C. L. Nichols, Author

4 Publications from C. L. Nichols

The Writer’s Reach, StoryAngles, Speculative Encounters, & My Guitar Tutor

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4 Publications from C. L. Nichols

Jun 13

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The Writer’s Reach

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Symbolism Creates Unease & Foreshadows Deep Truths

Broken Mirrors, Locked Doors, Recurring Dreams

Jun 13

Symbolism Creates Unease & Foreshadows Deep Truths

Jun 13

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The Writer’s Reach

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C. L. Nichols, Author

Silence as a Storytelling Device

Pauses, unspoken thoughts, and the absence of action build suspense.

Jun 12

Silence as a Storytelling Device

Jun 12

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The Writer’s Reach

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C. L. Nichols, Author

How to Craft Your Suspenseful Thriller — Now on Amazon!

Step-by-Step Guide

Jun 11

How to Craft Your Suspenseful Thriller — Now on Amazon!

Jun 11

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The Writer’s Reach

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C. L. Nichols, Author

Self-Editing Strategies

Reveal the Heart of Your Main Character

Jun 11

Self-Editing Strategies

Jun 11

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The Writer’s Reach

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C. L. Nichols, Author

Novel Editing Tips

A 10-Step Checklist for Revising Your Manuscript.

Jun 11

Novel Editing Tips

Jun 11

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The Writer’s Reach

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C. L. Nichols, Author

What Drives Your Main Character?

What makes them tick, what do they fear, what do they crave?

Jun 10

What Drives Your Main Character?

Jun 10

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The Writer’s Reach

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C. L. Nichols, Author

The Hidden Forces Behind Character Decisions

The web of desires, fears, and needs.

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The Hidden Forces Behind Character Decisions

Jun 6

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The Writer’s Reach

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C. L. Nichols, Author

Hooks That Make Readers Stay

Start strong and ditch the slow build.

Jun 5

Hooks That Make Readers Stay

Jun 5

C. L. Nichols, Author

Now on Amazon!

Available in eBook & Paperback.

Jun 4

Now on Amazon!

Jun 4

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The Writer’s Reach

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C. L. Nichols, Author

20 Five-Minute Writing Exercises

Break through writer’s block & spark new ideas.

Jun 2

20 Five-Minute Writing Exercises

Jun 2