Paige Duke

Paige is an editor by day and writer by night. A shameless book nerd, she loves any well-told story that transports her to faraway worlds or the deepest regions of the human spirit. She’s a believer in the astounding power of love, in opening herself up to life’s many surprises, and in chocolate as the cure for just about any ailment.
Is A Writing Retreat Right For You? - An author lays in a hammock on a desert island.
Writing
Paige Duke

Is A Writing Retreat Right For You?

Is a writing retreat right for you? To some, it sounds indulgent, but there are other ways of asking the same question. For example, do you find yourself working constantly? When you slow down and take time for yourself, do you feel guilty? Are you in a constant state of busyness? For some, this feels

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How To Make The Most Of Your Research Trip - An author sets off on a trip, maps and notes spilling from two suitcases.
Writing
Paige Duke

How To Make The Most Of Your Research Trip

Many travelers tramp through Europe like they’re visiting the cultural zoo. “Ooh, that guy in lederhosen yodeled! Excuse me, could you do that again in the sunshine so I can get a good picture?” It’s important to stow your camera, roll up your sleeves, and enjoy the real thing. – Rick Steves, ‘Becoming a Temporary

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Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Deep POV - An author strides along, holding a video camera.
Writing
Paige Duke

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Deep Point Of View

When it comes to writing a book that grabs the reader, authors need every tool possible. This is especially true when getting into the minds of your characters, where it can be easy to miss the key to unlocking their potential. That’s why, in this article, I’ll be taking a look at deep point of

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Why A Motif Could Be Exactly What Your Story Needs - A scene reminiscent of Forrest Gump, with a character looking at a feather and imagining flight.
Writing
Paige Duke

Why A Motif Could Be Just What Your Story Needs

When it comes to writing a story that will stick with your reader, it can be hard to bring certain things to the fore. Characters and events happen in front of the reader, but story elements like theme or larger concepts are harder to define, and therefore harder to get right. Happily, the use of

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