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The Secret Power of Failure

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Most novels chart the journey of a protagonist towards a worthy goal and culminate in their success, usually after experiencing great difficulty or tragedy....

Your Villain Needs Humanity, History

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Creating a one-dimensional villain is a cardinal sin of writing. While readers love to root against a bad guy, they need to feel more...

Enhance Your Worldbuilding By Understanding Anthropology

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In an interview with the Creative Penn podcast, Michael Kilman discusses how writers can use anthropology — the study of human cultures — to...

A Great Fight Scene Happens Inside Your Character’s Head Too

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Good craft work will make or break a fight scene. Bad writing can leave a physical conflict flat on the page, while superior work...

Middles and Conflicts with M.I.C.E. Structure

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In their latest podcast, the Writing Excuses hosts examine the MICE elements (Milieu, Inquiry, Character, and Event) in the context of the difficult middle...

The Value of Research: Reimagining Historical Figures

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Writers of historical fiction often discover interesting tidbits to flavor their novels or events that alter the direction of their plot. Sometimes, they learn...

Why Historical Mysteries May Require Careful Research

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Writing historical fiction presents creative challenges distinct from other types of fiction. Adding genre elements - such as a mystery - can complicate your...

Your Novel’s SWAG: MacGuffins

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The Maltese Falcon. The plans for the Death Star. The money in Pulp Fiction and Psycho. The Ark of the Covenant, sought by Nazis...

The Secret of Creating a Strong, Passive Character

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Writers are frequently advised to ensure their protagonists are active - driving the action, fighting to reach a goal, exercising their ability to choose....

Five Ways You Can Explore Your MC’s Inner Conflicts

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Conflict drives every good story, but how can a writer create conflict when there is no clear villain in the narrative or when your...

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