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A Little Jealousy Never Hurt Anyone, Right? - A bearded author seethes at his friend, who's wearing a tiara.
Writing
Paige Duke

A Little Jealousy Never Hurt Anyone, Right?

I’ve heard it said that there are two views of the world. For some, this is a world with a limited number of resources, and so people ought to always be in competition with one another. Others see a world of limitless possibilities, and so they reach out to others in cooperation and collaboration. Which

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How To Make The Reader Trust Your Villain - A character holds out flowers, an ax hidden behind his back.
Writing
Robert Wood

How To Make The Reader Trust Your Villain

Sometimes, the most effective villain is the one you didn’t see coming. It’s the helpful friend who turns out to be the villain’s stooge, the kindly inn-keeper hiding cannibalistic intent, or the sage master whose long-game is to tempt you to the dark side. Of course, for these villains to work, you have to trust

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Everything You Need To Know About Funny Words - Two characters talk, one crying with laughter.
Writing
Robert Wood

Everything You Need To Know About Funny Words

Funny words are the backbone of some of the most enjoyable stories in the English language. Whether it’s Roald Dahl’s frobscottle, Dr. Seuss’ thneeds, or even Douglas Adams’ Zaphod Beeblebrox, choosing the right word can win your story a permanent place in your readers’ hearts. That’s not to say that funny words are only important

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Useful Resolutions For A Writerly New Year - A writer sits at their desk, champagne in hand and confetti falling around them.
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Robert Wood

Useful Resolutions For A Writerly New Year

Happy New Year, beloved reader! Whether you’re hoping 2017 will be an antidote to an awful 2016, or last year was great for you and you’re ready for more, you’ve probably considered making some resolutions that’ll apply over the next twelve months. Well, I can’t drive you to the gym, or make this the year

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