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Hannah Collins

Hannah Collins

About Hannah Collins

Hannah is a contributor to the Standoutbooks blog. Since graduating from Lancaster University in England with a joint degree in Fine Art and Creative Writing, she currently splits her time between writing, drawing, designing, podcasting, and working across the libraries of South Wales, where she and her ever-growing comic book collection also live.

Writing Articles Online: Everything You Need To Know – Part 2

September 20, 2017 by Hannah Collins Leave a Comment

Writing Articles Online: Everything You Need To Know – Part 2

This is the second part of a two-part article. To read part 1, click here. In the first installment of this article, I covered the nitty-gritty, technical side of writing online articles: writing techniques and different ways of structuring your thoughts. As I said then, writing articles online can be incredibly rewarding if you have a passion for the craft. For authors, it’s a great way to …

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Writing Articles Online: Everything You Need To Know – Part 1

September 18, 2017 by Hannah Collins 5 Comments

Writing Articles Online: Everything You Need To Know – Part 1

If you love to write, there’s no greater reward than making a living from your art. While becoming an author is a great way to do that, it’s not the only path. Many writers make good money from online content, penning articles for online outlets. Even if that’s not an avenue you want to explore, you might want to create some quality online content to attract potential readers to your author …

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What Authors Need To Know About Commedia Dell’arte

August 16, 2017 by Hannah Collins 4 Comments

What Authors Need To Know About Commedia Dell’arte

Dating back to the 16th century, commedia dell’arte was a comedic theatrical form performed by travelling acting troupes. Everywhere and anywhere was their stage, from town squares to courts. The most accomplished troupes were even invited to showcase their theatrical skills at palaces and toured internationally – like rock stars on a world tour. Though the art form has long since died out, …

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What Makes An Iconic Character? (And How Can You Create One?)

August 7, 2017 by Hannah Collins 5 Comments

What Makes An Iconic Character? (And How Can You Create One?)

Iconic characters tower over our pop-cultural landscape. From Dracula to Tarzan, they stand the test of time to become recognizable figures to generation after generation. Sometimes, they kick-start entire genres and subgenres of fiction, and usually, dozens of imitators will follow in their wake, cementing their legacy as the first of their kind. Creating one is no certainly no easy task, but …

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What Authors Need To Know About Ships And Spaceships

July 17, 2017 by Hannah Collins 7 Comments

What Authors Need To Know About Ships And Spaceships

Ships and spaceships are staples of historical fiction, fantasy, and sci-fi. It’s hard to think of Star Trek without picturing the crew on the famous bridge of the USS Enterprise, or Peter Pan and Captain Hook clashing swords without the Jolly Roger. More than just a means of transportation, the best-written ships are characters in their own right. Creating something as unique and complex as a …

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Why Your Story Desperately Needs… A Revelation!

July 12, 2017 by Hannah Collins 5 Comments

Why Your Story Desperately Needs… A Revelation!

Whether you think of it as an epiphany, a sudden realization or a shocking revelation, the instances in which an undiscovered truth dawns on your character are important. Revelations don’t necessarily have to change the outcome of your story, but they should impact on your reader’s investment in the story, and therefore color how much the outcome resonates with them. In this way, a properly …

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