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To gaze upon the accomplishments of Caitlin Moran is to flirt with a jealously that may take a lifetime to fade. At various times awarded Columnist of the Year, Interviewer of the Year, Critic of the Year, Cultural Commentator of the Year, Writer of the Year, and Ultimate Writer of the Year, Moran …
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Sometimes, a story demands that the author use a risky device. It might be a cliché – a worn-out metaphor or overused plot line – or it might be a leap in logic – an unreasonable coincidence or contrived solution. Usually, the best thing to do is get creative and avoid falling back on a device that …
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In writing, and most artistic endeavors, artists have the benefit of accessing and utilizing a wide range of tools. These tools can be complex and take a lot of work – like successfully folding your writing – while others – like quadrant theory – are more about understanding and refining what we …
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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 …
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Writing a thriller is a dangerous game. Why? Because success is a binary process. Other genres allow for compelling ideas to stand out against lackluster writing, or for amazing characters to charm readers through the boring bits of the plot, but a thriller reader is either thrilled or they aren’t, …
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Sometimes, it’s the way you tell a story that makes it special. That’s what turns a simple act of revenge into a labyrinthine murder mystery, or a comical misunderstanding into a grand farce. Because of this, it can be helpful to consider not just the events of your story, but the most effective way …
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