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The Tatooine Problem

Recently, I was watching some of the old Star Wars movies when they were on TV, and I noticed that…
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Posted on: January 13, 2022 Last updated on: January 13, 2022 Comments: 0 Written by: Kyle

Aspects of Sand Update 3

For the month of April, I’m going to be doing something different for Fiction Fridays. Normally, I try to upload…
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Posted on: April 16, 2021 Last updated on: April 21, 2021 Comments: 0 Written by: Kyle

Crafting an Epic First Act with 4 Simple Parts

Storytelling is a complicated art. Perfection lies in nuances, and there’s a lot to think about. But crafting an epic…
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Posted on: April 15, 2021 Last updated on: April 15, 2021 Comments: 0 Written by: Kyle

Aspects of Sand Week 2 Reflection

For the month of April, I’m going to be doing something different for Fiction Fridays. Normally, I try to upload…
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Posted on: April 9, 2021 Last updated on: April 9, 2021 Comments: 0 Written by: Kyle

4 Insights Into the Power of Fantasy Stories

What makes readers interested in fantasy stories? Where does the power of fantasy live? How can we harness it as…
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Posted on: April 7, 2021 Last updated on: April 7, 2021 Comments: 0 Written by: Kyle

6 Simple Tips to Write Great Characters (Without Tears)

Figuring out characters is tough for writers. You need a plot to tell a story, but without sympathetic characters the…
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Posted on: April 6, 2021 Last updated on: April 6, 2021 Comments: 0 Written by: Kyle

Aspects of Sand Week 1 Reflection

For the month of April, I’m going to be doing something different for Fiction Fridays. Normally, I try to upload…
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Posted on: April 2, 2021 Last updated on: April 2, 2021 Comments: 1 Written by: Kyle

Where to Place the Camera? Understanding Perspectives in Writing

People often compare perspective in writing to a film director choosing where to place the camera during a scene. This…
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Posted on: March 31, 2021 Last updated on: March 31, 2021 Comments: 0 Written by: Kyle

Dialogue As Action: Saying the Story

Dialogue is a sticky point for many writers. It’s hard to make characters talk convincingly and move the story forward.…
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Posted on: March 17, 2021 Last updated on: March 17, 2021 Comments: 1 Written by: Kyle

Sci-Fi For Everyone: Four Tricks to Write Sci-Fi Anyone Will Read

As a multi-genre writer who writes sci-fi, I need to figure out how to retain my core audience while writing…
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Posted on: March 10, 2021 Last updated on: April 21, 2021 Comments: 1 Written by: Kyle
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