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Writing Advice

By Mindy HoodApril 24, 2020

Who doesn’t love a sprawling, epic narrative? Well, anyone who’s written one, tried to write one, or even started outlining one. Even a novella with a…

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I Won NaNoWriMo But I Probably Won’t Do It Again — And That’s Okay

By Jaclyn PaulNovember 5, 2019

Every November, my Twitter feed lights up with chatter about National Novel Writing Month (known as NaNoWriMo or NaNo for short). As a previous NaNo winner…

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Who Are These People? Character Development 101

By Mindy HoodAugust 3, 2018

So, you have a world and a vague kind of plot, but you have no idea who your performers are. Blank faces and hollow silhouettes cover…

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Simplifying First Drafts

By Mindy HoodApril 6, 2018

A lot happens in first drafts. You meet new characters, discover surprising plot arcs, and discover just how much coffee the human body can stand in…