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Nov 9, 2024
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WritingOn Writing Now! -- a curated list of articles for writers by C. L. Nichols
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Speculative Encounters
Uchronia: Reimagining History’s “What Ifs”It’s about taking a historical moment and giving it a twist.
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History’s Great Writers — Leo Tolstoy: The Literary Giant Who Captured 19th Century RussiaLove, death, and the search for meaning in 19th century Russian society.
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Theory of Mind: How Writers Build Empathy and UnderstandingOur ability to understand that other people have thoughts, feelings, and beliefs different from our own.
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The Rise of the Rebel: How Antiheroes Took Over LiteratureTheir moral struggles and personal failings mirror our own.
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Unforgettable Villains: Using Dark Triad Traits to Create AntagonistsThe best villains are the ones who don’t think they’re villains at all.
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Suspense Fiction: Popular Themes, Settings, and CharactersKeep hearts racing as readers follow protagonists through nail-biting situations.
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History’s Great Writers — Fyodor Dostoevsky: The Man Who Peered into the Human SoulA life filled with hardship, controversy, and literary triumph.
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How Cognitive Biases Shape Characters and StoriesMental shortcuts our brains use to quickly process information.
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Worldbuilding Beyond Fantasy: Create Immersive Settings in Creative FictionEvery story needs a well-crafted world, even those set in our own reality.
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Planning & Plotting Your Novel with Lotus BlossomBreaking down complex ideas into manageable chunks.
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History’s Great Writers — Charles Dickens: The Voice of Victorian EnglandA champion for social justice.
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Linguistic Fossils: Old Words, New InsightsHow Outdated Language Reveals Past Social Norms.
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Advanced Writing Techniques: Skyrocket Your SkillsElevate Your Writing to New Heights.
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Writing Microstories, Drabbles, and Dribbles: Where Every Word Counts and Brevity is KingWhen you’re short on time but big on ideas, why not try a quickie?
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Craft Secrets Every Creative Writer Needs to KnowHidden gems that every writer should have in their toolkit.
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10+ Synesthetic Writing Exercises: Mixing Up Your SensesBlend senses in wild new ways.
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History’s Great Writers — Jane Austen: The Witty WordsmithA sharp wit, keen observations, and timeless stories.
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Food and Literature: How Meals Shape StoriesHow food has been depicted in literature and the role it plays in storytelling.
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Flash Fiction Openings: Hook, Line, and SinkerGrab the reader’s attention, create intrigue, and set up your story.
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Fiction Novel Beginnings: A Detailed Blueprint for Your Story CastThe magic of a well-crafted character sheet.
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