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Check Your Story Pulse

Story Allegiance

Plot

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Why Your Protagonist Needs More to Lose

Story stakes decide whether readers root for your protagonist or stop reading. Here's how to build them.

Storytelling, Fiction, Plot

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Writer's Toolkit #2: Writing Apps & Software

In the era of writing apps, tools and software, choose the ones that will benefit you most. Check out my cherry-picked recommendations.

Tools, Fiction, Plot

Story beginnings

Where to Start Your Story?

Story beginnings are crucial yet tricky. Learn how to find the right one for your story.

Storytelling, Fiction, Plot