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On Writing Part Three: Setting

No matter what you write about–a memory, a person, a fact–setting is always important. It defines the character, activates their emotions, and can be depicted in a way that enhances or detracts from the story. Setting has power, and someone who masterfully wields setting can make their story shine. I’ve always had a difficult time […]

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On Writing Part Two: Plot

So when it comes to writing, you’re either one of two things: a plotter or a pantser. And there are two types of stories: character-driven and plot-driven. The focus in this article is character-driven. I’m a pantser that’s slowly turning into a plotter. When I started writing Not That Bad, I had no idea what […]

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On Writing Part One: Character

When I started writing my novella three years ago (as of now it’s been one year since I completed it), I didn’t know what I was doing. I didn’t have a plot except for one thing: Kaya would fall in love in the story. When I finished writing, I looked over it because I wanted […]