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The shocking biochemistry underpinning “show don’t tell”
When we “show” rather than “tell” we set off an unexpected chemical reaction in our audience. We can leverage that reaction in many walks of life.
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The Archipelago
My fantasy novel A Philosophy of Air boasts a deep, richly-built world and history. Today I introduce the setting.
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The importance of theme: what your story’s (really) about?
Your story isn’t about what it’s about. Plot simply relates what happens, but a story is really about theme: about an underlying argument and message.
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Naturalistic fantasy: a light touch for weighty tales
What is “naturalistic fantasy?” How does it differ from existing fantasy sub-genres? And how can it change what a fantasy story can deliver?
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How to write a book: one sentence a day
Every day, I write at least one sentence of my novel. This consistency is the key to progress.
Filed under: Writing