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January 12, 2016

The Art of the Unlikely Coincidence: Serendipity & Synchronicity in Writing

One of the biggest challenges of writing novels well is tying everything together in a believable way. Part of the difficulty comes from how heavily plots rely on coincidences: little details that seem insignificant at first glance but somehow tie into the resolution. Like life, some coincidence is necessary; however, finding the right amount can be problematic. Too much reliance, and it...
Categories Characterization, Plot, & Setting/Literary Devices & Writing Techniques Comment: 1
January 10, 2016

Is There a Written Equivalent to a Will Ferrell-Style Movie?

Speaking of humiliating moments, the comedy genre of movies and television seems to have more than its share. Sitcoms always had some, and occasionally romantic comedies do little except go from embarrassing moment to embarrassing moment. But there’s a type of comedy that goes beyond that. I haven’t been able to find a specific name for the type, so the best I can do is say...
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January 1, 2016

The Only New Year’s Resolutions A Writer Really Needs

I can almost make that generalization and believe it because these 3 resolutions are adjustable, which makes them good for writers at all stages. I suppose an individual writer might need another resolution (like “pay the bills”), but these 3 are pretty good.  3. Publish Submit to a magazine, contest, or book publisher. Self-publish an ebook. Write a blog. Do what you need to...
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