The Curiosity Gap in Writing: 7 Ways to Keep Readers Hooked
The Curiosity Gap in Writing: 7 Ways to Keep Readers Hooked Have you ever told yourself, I’ll read one more chapter and then I’m
August 11, 2026
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The Curiosity Gap in Writing: 7 Ways to Keep Readers Hooked Have you ever told yourself, I’ll read one more chapter and then I’m
As a reader have you ever wondered why readers bond with characters? As a writer, have you wondered how to make that happen? Think
7 Powerful Ways to Make Readers Root for Flawed Characters Nobody wants to read about a perfect character. The want to read about real
The Contradiction Principle: Why Realistic Characters Shouldn’t Always Make Sense Have you ever met someone who constantly says they’re trying to save money… while
The Relationship Arc: How Characters Change Each Other A powerful relationship arc does more than bring two characters together. It changes who they are. When
How to Write Characters Who Make Bad Decisions Believably We’ve all been there. Bad decisions. We make them in real life and we have
The “Why Now?” Question That Makes Characters Compelling My stories tend to be character driven rather than plot driven, and I like to think
Today we’re going to talk about the signs you’re a writer, and as always, I have a story to illustrate, and it clearly shows
The Emotional Whiplash of Switching from Your Day Job to Drafting Fiction Writing after work. What an absolutely exhausting thought. You spend all day
Today in the Writer’s Brain series, we’re going to explore the writer’s life. You know, the strange, funny, and occasionally alarming things that happen
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A Workbook for Developing Positive Thinking Strategies
We all try to think positive, but sometimes it can be so hard. Life can get crazy, and we get pushed and pulled from all different directions. How do you stay positive when life seems to be conspiring against you? The Thinking Positive Toolbox will help you develop your own strategies to stay positive in this crazy life.
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