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5 Ways to Write Real-feeling Characters
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When it comes to writing, there are a lot of opinions out there. Not only does every writer have their own pet theories on the craft, but there is an entire cottage industry that produces books, workshops, even full-blown conventions. All designed, not to make you a better writer, but…
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The King of Thieves? Part 2
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Catch up with Part 1 Thadeus had left the palace. He was feeling pretty good about it. That poor sap, Menus, would be filling in for him while he’s out on an adventure. Heck, he might never go back. Let the kid enjoy being king for a while. He can’t…
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The Very Bad Detective, Part 3
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Catch up with Part 1 and Part 2. Maxwell Brogue stood in the interrogation room. Chained to the table was one Timothy Shanks, a.k.a.: Crooked Timmy. Detective Grimes ceased her pacing when she saw Maxwell. A slight smile grew on her face. The tall Detective Hatts was in a corner,…
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A Small, Sad Dwarf Part 4
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Catch up on the story: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 The small sad dwarf left the old house and the burnout valley. What waits for him beyond? The small, sad dwarf climbed up the burnt old ridge. He was right, there was grass on the other side. In…
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The King of Thieves? Part 1
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Thadeus, the King of Thieves, sat on his gold, ornate throne. It was a gaudy thing, his throne. But it was made of just a portion of his accumulated wealth. Gems, filigree, weapons, and even a bit of leather went into the chair. After three decades of thievery, one has…
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The “Easy” Way to Overcome Writer’s Block
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Or, Learning How to Put in the Work I recently wrote about how I believe there is no such thing as writer’s block. The truth is, writer’s block isn’t some kind of insurmountable hurdle that prevents you from accomplishing your goal. The hard truth is anyone can break through writer’s…
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The Very Bad Detective, Part 2
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Catch up with Part 1. The officers were lined up along the hallway. Their heads were erect. Some of them had smiles on their faces. But most had an appropriately stern, but satisfied, look. The front door of the police station swung open. A bit of the lashing rain fell…
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A Small, Sad Dwarf Part 3
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Catch up on the story: Part 1 and Part 2 A small sad dwarf found an abandoned home. What will he find inside? The small dwarf entered the house. Creaking, the door swung shut behind him. It was dark inside, but his eyes were slowly adjusting. He thought he saw…
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