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World-Building Questionnaire: Technology and Magic
September 04, 2024
Power, in all its forms, is a crucial source of tension and conflict. Power can corrupt, but it can also liberate.
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World-Building Questionnaire: Language and Communication
September 04, 2024
Even historical fiction authors must consider linguistic influences, especially as they impact worldview and personal values.
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World-Building Questionnaire: History and Current Events
August 21, 2024
Understanding your world’s history and current events is crucial. They affect the political landscape, societal norms, and your characters' motivations.
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Book Broker: an interview with Lisa Erbach Vance
August 20, 2024
"I have no issue with prologues, though to succeed they need to serve a purpose and pack a punch."
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Story Skeleton—Giovanni's Room
August 19, 2024
The beauty of Giovanni’s Room lies in its simplicity.
- On the craft
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World-Building Questionnaire: Religion and Belief Systems
August 15, 2024
Understanding your world’s religion and belief systems is crucial—they affect your characters' values, motivations, and interactions.
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Congrats to Lester Patrick!
August 14, 2024
Always exciting to share a new book release from one of our clients!
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Story Skeleton—As I Lay Dying
August 07, 2024
The Bundren family is on a quest to bury Addie in Jefferson, but they each have different approaches to the journey. The voyage gives the story a through-line plot, while the character goals add narrative depth at the level of characterization and theme.
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Sunshine Coast Writing Retreat: SOLD OUT!
August 02, 2024
For anyone still hoping to join us, we are now taking a shortlist.
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World-Building Questionnaire: Daily Life and Customs
July 25, 2024
Understanding the daily life and customs of your world is crucial. They affect characters' behaviors, traditions, and interactions.
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World-Building Questionnaire: Economy and Trade
July 23, 2024
Your story world’s economy and trade affect the wealth distribution, power dynamics, and daily lives of your characters.
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Book Broker: an interview with Christopher Combemale
July 22, 2024
"Make us care, and everything will follow."
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