October | 2024 | The SlushPile

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Monthly Archives: October 2024

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Anticipation and Subversion

Scenes and Sequels Hold the Keys to Stakes

The Beauty of Digression

Writing Irresistible Character Relationships

Developing an Abundance Mindset

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Why All Great Stories Need Agency

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