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Stage to Page: How Being an Actor Makes Me a Better Writer – Part 1

Here are a couple ways that theatre school made me a better writer.

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Rhythms for Writing

Here are a few considerations for healthy rhythms we can establish as writers.

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Discovering the Unexpected in Everyday Settings

Unexpected things are happening in the real world, every day, in thousands of different ways. Those moments make our stories – both real and imagined – richer and more compelling.

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Mental Health for Writers

What are we doing to look after our mental health as writers?

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What’s Your Problem? Hooking Readers with Conflict

Conflict is at the heart of every powerful story. If nothing ever went wrong for our characters, their journeys would be unrelatable, and therefore, uninspiring.

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Writing Convincing Characters

Three tips that have helped me to shape my characters in fiction

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6 Responsibilities of Good Writers

Here are six thoughts about how to use our passion and writing abilities responsibly.