Write Better Right Now
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Write Better, Right Now: External Conflict
External conflict is everything that happens outside of the character or to the character. Writers use external conflict to place… Read More
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Write Better, Right Now: Types of Conflict
Conflict can be anything that stands in the way of what a character wants. So, you can imagine there is… Read More
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Write Better, Right Now: Conflict in Fiction
This month we’ll go over conflict and how to use it in our stories. Conflict in a story can be… Read More
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Write Better, Right Now: Using Macro Tension in Your Stories
Writers use macro tension to keep the large-scale elements of their story driving conflict and suspense. But you can also… Read More
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Write Better, Right Now: Using Microtension in Your Writing
Writers use microtension to add depth to their writing and stories. Without microtension, there wouldn’t be those minuet changes in… Read More
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Write Better, Right Now: Building Tension in a Story
Tension is the sense that something is about to happen, whether that be good or bad. We often think bad… Read More
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Write Better, Right Now: The Difference Between Tension and Anticipation
When talking about tension, anticipation comes up. Many writers don’t know the difference, but it’s an important distinction to make… Read More
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Write Better, Right Now: Enhancing Your Themes and Thematic Statement
While themes and thematic statements crop up throughout our stories, we can consciously weave them into our work to drive… Read More
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Write Better, Right Now: Finding Your Story’s Themes
Like thematic statements, themes aren’t necessary, though readers may find themes in your work you did not intend. To help… Read More
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Write Better, Right Now: Finding Your Story’s Thematic Statement
The easest way to find your story’s thematic statement is by considering what you want to do with your story.… Read More
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