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Tribute to a Master Storyteller

Posted by Rachel on September 3, 2014 in characters, current event, dialogue, emotion, idols, inspiration, voice |

I’ve been struggling to write this blog post ever since the news broke. Robin Williams might not have been a writer, but he was a master storyteller. He had perfected the art of character and voice and played such an influential part in my childhood and path towards writing that I felt it was only […]

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TADA- Main Character Post

Posted by Rachel on November 16, 2013 in characters, guest post, writing, writing tips |

Hello readers! It’s the TADA time of the month again! My latest post over at the fantasy blog is about the decision faced by every writer– should my main character be male or female? It’s not specific to fantasy, but I feel like it can be a more difficult choice for a fantasy writer so […]

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Writer’s Sketch: Sidewalk Games

Posted by Rachel on October 4, 2013 in characters, practice, voice, writer's sketch, writing |

Quietly, I tapped my fist against the glass. Hopefully, Isabelle was home. The streets were empty, vacant of any signs of play, but that would soon surely change. I knocked again. Isabelle appeared in the window beside her front door. She shook her head back and forth with a touch of fear in her gentle face. I […]

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Editing Myths

Posted by Rachel on September 27, 2013 in characters, description, dialogue, discovery, editing, outline, planning, plot, reading, voice, writing |

Along my writing journey, I’ve noticed that once I enter the editing phase of my project, I always have certain expectations that are completely unrealistic. Sometimes it dawns on me that I can’t accomplish these lofty goals, but other times my CPs are kind enough to alert me to my delusion. And I’m always thankful […]

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