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‘Retcon’: How To Rewrite Details In An Ongoing Series - An author yanks a magic sword from her barbarian hero's hands.
Writing
Robert Wood

‘Retcon’: How To Rewrite Details In An Ongoing Series

Sometimes, you’re midway through a story and you suddenly realize what you need to change to make it work. A later development requires some earlier foreshadowing, or you need to remove a detail so your new path makes sense. It’s a lightbulb moment, and often the point where a story really comes together for many

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What Authors Need To Know About Carnivalesque Literature - A donkey-headed carnival dancer celebrates.
Writing
Robert Wood

What Authors Need To Know About Carnivalesque Literature

Like a lot of literary theory, the concept of carnivalesque literature works on a number of levels. The first of these is pure inspiration; it’s a source of striking narratives and imagery that can spark ideas and add to your narrative. The second is as an observation of societal behavior – the carnivalesque describes a

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What Is 'High-Concept' Fiction, And How Can I Write It? - A rainbow springs from an author's hand.
Marketing
Rebecca Langley

What Is ‘High-Concept’ Fiction, And How Can I Write It?

Most authors who have tried to get published have heard of high-concept fiction, though the concept (pun totally intended) can be a little fuzzy. Let’s talk about what ‘high concept’ means and how you can make it part of your writing repertoire. ‘High concept’ defined The idea is fairly simple: high-concept writing places high value

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How To Handle Fear In Your Novel - An elephant is about to step on a mouse. Both look terrified.
Writing
Paige Duke

How To Handle Fear In Your Novel: The Dos And Don’ts

When was the last time you were afraid – I mean really afraid? Close your eyes and play the scene. Try to capture everything: the sounds and the smells, what you saw and how your body reacted. What did you do afterward to cope with those feelings of fear? Can you identify why the event

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