What’s a Protagonist and Antagonist?
What’s a Protagonist? The protagonist of a story is the main character whom we follow as an audience. They are the main driving force for the action that takes place….
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Why I Hated Writing Descriptions (And How I Got Better)
Confession Time! What’s the Worst Part About Creative Writing? Easy. Descriptions. I absolutely used to hate writing descriptions. Whether I needed to set a scene or describe a character’s looks,…
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7 Elements of Story – How to Tell a Story
What is Story? So, you want to write a story, but what is story exactly? Story is a sequence of events told from the perspective of the narrator to the…
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Mastering Characterization – What is Direct and Indirect Characterization?
What is Characterization? So, you created your character from scratch, complete with a proper character profile! Now It’s time to fully flesh them out on the page. To do so,…
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How to Build a Character from Scratch – Everything a Character Needs
This post is about how to build a character from scratch in creative writing! Creative Writing: How to Design, Develop, and Build a Character from Scratch A character idea can…
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12 Stages of The Hero’s Journey with Examples
12 Steps of the Hero’s Journey explained using examples of stories that use them! What’s The Hero’s Journey? The Hero’s Journey is the classic story progression observed across various storylines….
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Self-Editing: 50+ Words & Phrases to Remove from Your Writing
Self-Editing: Filler Words and Filter Words You Should Remove Right Away! Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: What Should You Remove from Your Writing? Time to lecture you guys on something I’m…
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12+ Character Archetypes Every Writer Should Know and Master
12+ Character Archetypes: Definitions and Examples What Are Character Archetypes? Character archetypes are figures across different mediums who possess similar traits, characteristics, and roles within a story. Chances are you have…
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Descriptive Writing: 5 Steps to Master Writing Descriptions
What is Descriptive Writing? One of the most challenging aspects of being a creative writer is mastering descriptive writing. Descriptive writing is the use of specific words and phrases used…
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Finally Understanding Active Voice vs Passive Voice
Overview: Active vs Passive Voice We hear it all the time: “Don’t use passive voice. Write your sentences in active voice,” without knowing what it means ourselves. Initially, it took…
