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…that your book ignites a new fan base

Unlocking the storytelling secrets of your favorite books, movies, shows, and games can help you write someone else’s favorite story. 

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There’s nothing like an immersive book to help you escape. But how can you write a fictional world that real? Let’s explore how Tolkien created restful places in Middle Earth and how they can help your story. (Link in bio) . . . #writing
Want to emotionally grip your reader? Don’t make a vague, boring bad guy. Let’s geek out over The Two Towers and see how to write an impactful villain. (Link in bio) . . . #writing #writingcommunity #writingtips #writingadvice #writingfic
Not a bad way to start the weekend #moderntimes
Pictured: how to spend a Friday night #starwars #nashvillesymphony
It’s surreal to think that this week ended my retail career. To be writing full time, that’s a fable all it’s own. So we celebrated appropriately
What’s the cause of that underwhelming plot climax in a story? Crisis. Find out how to use crisis and stakes to your advantage by diving into The Mandalorian ep 3. (Link in bio) . . . #story #storytelling #fictionwriting #writingtips #writingad
Airport delays and travel misadventures make for great stories. So I at least got something from my 12 extra hours staring at a departure board. Talking about conflict in story is easily written off as too basic, but it’s the key to good fictio
A gateway back in time #ostiaantica
Exploring while @jamieslaporte hums the Breath of the Wild soundtrack because she’s the best
Somehow the rain stayed away for our hike and it couldn’t have been more perfect.
We’ve seen about 30 seconds of sun on this trip but I’m very happy those happened at Cinque Terre
Mountains, beer, cheese...I mean that’s it, that’s the argument for Bolzano.

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