Developing Your Writing Voice: Tips for Creating an Authentic and Memorable Style
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00:00 Introduction
00:50 Reading Like a Writer
02:10 Write What You Know
04:14 Experiment
06:17 Being Authentic
07:44 Embracing the Flaws
09:32 Write Short Stories
10:42 My Thoughts
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Writing style is something I often discuss with my students, and I maintain the belief that everyone’s style is simply how they write naturally. However, if you are new to writing stories, developing that natural writing style is difficult, so today I will be going through some of the best tips for creating your writing voice.
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Developing Your Writing Voice: Tips for Creating an Authentic and Memorable Style
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THIS IS WHY understanding the core fears is so important for THRILLER WRITING!
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THIS IS WHY understanding the core fears is so important for THRILLER WRITING!
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THIS IS WHAT a good thriller does to the reader!
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THIS IS WHAT a good thriller does to the reader!
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FEAR is a tool for the THRILLER WRITERS
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FEAR is a tool for the THRILLER WRITERS
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THIS IS HOW pro authors make their VILLAIN UNIQUE!
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THIS IS HOW pro authors make their VILLAIN UNIQUE!
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The Psychology of Fear: How to Use Your Reader’s Emotions to Create a Gripping Thriller
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00:00 Introduction
01:04 Fear in Writing
02:13 The Science of Fear
03:50 Some Practical Tips
08:32 Universal Fears to Play With
11:24 My Thoughts
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Whether you are writing a thriller short story or a thriller novel, you want to send a shiver down the reader's spine. No matter what fiction genre you are writing for, you want to evoke an emotional response, and for thriller novels, that is page-turning fear. That’s what I will be talking about today, explaining the science of fear in writing and giving you tips on how to spark it in your stories.
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The Psychology of Fear: How to Use Your Reader’s Emotions to Create a Gripping Thriller
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Know your GENRE and AUDIENCE when writing the VILLAIN
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Know your GENRE and AUDIENCE when writing the VILLAIN
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THIS IS WHY you should plan your VILLAIN with your STORY
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THIS IS WHY you should plan your VILLAIN with your STORY
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The Villain Writing Formula: How to Craft a Truly Unforgettable Antagonist
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00:00 Introduction
00:48 Step 1 - Establishing Motivation
03:06 Step 2 - Personality and Backstory
05:38 Step 3 - Flaws and Vulnerabilities
08:21 Step 4 - A Dynamic Relationship
10:27 Step 5 - Making the Villain Memorable
11:21 My Thoughts
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The antagonist is one of the most important elements of a great story. A compelling bad guy can make or break a story, adding depth, tension, and conflict that keeps the reader engaged from beginning to end. Crafting such a villain is easier said than done, but that’s what I will be discussing today!
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The Villain Writing Formula: How to Craft a Truly Unforgettable Antagonist
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Writing for Every Reader: How to Adapt Your Style for Different Genres
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00:00 Introduction
00:59 Understanding Different Genres
02:16 Tips for Adapting Your Style
06:56 Overcoming Some Common Challenges
10:16 My Thoughts
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Writing for different genres is like trying on different outfits - you want to make sure you’re wearing the right clothes for the occasion. Each genre has its own unique style and audience, and as a writer, it’s important to adapt your writing to fit their expectations. And it’s not as daunting as it seems! In this article, I will share some tips and tricks for your adapting your style to any genre.
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Writing for Every Reader: How to Adapt Your Style for Different Genres
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The Benefits of Writing Every Day: How to Make Writing a Habit
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00:00 Introduction
01:07 The Benefits of Daily Writing
05:58 Tips for Daily Writing
10:34 My Thoughts
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Writing takes practice to develop, like any skill, which is why it requires consistent effort to see improvement. Busy schedules and writer’s block can make it difficult to make writing a priority. That’s why I will be talking about the benefits of writing every day as well as tips to develop this habit.
Let’s dive in and learn how to make a writing routine!
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The Benefits of Writing Every Day: How to Make Writing a Habit
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Writing Thoughts: Writing Rituals that Help Inspire Me to Write
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00:00 Introduction
00:51 The Topic
01:17 My Writing Rituals
03:49 Why is this Important?
04:49 What is Next?
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Every writer is unique. Whether it is the genre they work with, the style they use, or the habits they develop when writing stories. These rituals are often used to help get one comfortable writing, but sometimes these are rituals to just help us start, whether we’re struggling with writer’s block or needing a fresh dose of inspiration!
Today, I will be talking about some of my writing rituals and how developing your own can improve your writing experience!
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Writing Thoughts: Writing Rituals that Help Inspire Me to Write
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The Writer's Toolkit: Writing Exercises to Help You Tell Great Stories
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00:00 Introduction
00:45 Get the Most From These Exercises
01:56 Exercise 1 - The Character Sketch
03:39 Exercise 2 - A New Point of View
05:27 Exercise 3 - Dialogue Practice
07:42 Exercise 4 - Setting Descriptions
09:37 Exercise 5 - Set Writing Constraints
11:24 My Thoughts
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Writing is one of those creative careers where you don’t just improve from writing complete novels, you also improve through practice. Many great writers take the time to fine-tune their story-telling techniques with short stories and writing exercises, dabbling with different ideas until they not only have a better grip on their style, but their story as well.
Today, I am going to be sharing some writing exercises that can help you tell compelling stories. Let’s begin!
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The Writer's Toolkit: Writing Exercises to Help You Tell Great Stories
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Writing Thoughts: The Invisible Toll of Writing & Facing Burnout
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01:00 The Topic
02:44 My Thoughts
04:50 Conclusion
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There are always those days that bring you down. The days that start poorly, or something terrible happened the day before, or you feel sickly. Then, there are those days where nothing has gone wrong, but your energy is tapped and your mind foggy. The days leading up to it felt like your peak, you were at your most active, and then…it all fizzled out.
Today, I will share my thoughts on burnout as a writer.
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Writing Thoughts: The Invisible Toll of Writing & Facing Burnout
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ALL NOVELS NEED interesting conflict to get the reader's attention!
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ALL NOVELS NEED interesting conflict to get the reader's attention!
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A COMPELLING FIRST CHAPTER as a compelling PROTAGONIST!
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A COMPELLING FIRST CHAPTER as a compelling PROTAGONIST!
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THIS IS WHAT Your First Chapter Needs for a GREAT OPENING!
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THIS IS WHAT Your First Chapter Needs for a GREAT OPENING!
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Hook Your Readers from the Start: 5 Tips for Crafting a Compelling First Chapter
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00:00 Introduction
01:13 Tip 1 - Start with an Action Scene
03:20 Tip 2 - Establish the Setting and Tone
04:59 Tip 3 - Introduce a Compelling Protagonist
07:45 Tip 4 - Create Conflict
09:23 Tip 5 - Show, Don't Tell
11:08 My Thoughts
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The first chapter is often approached with fear. Even the most inexperienced writer knows that the first chapter decides whether the reader will read any further, whether they will buy the book. That is why writers need to understand what elements are so compelling. And that’s what I’m talking about today!
Here are 5 tips to hook your readers from the start!
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Hook Your Readers from the Start: 5 Tips for Crafting a Compelling First Chapter
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HOW THE DETECTIVE CHARACTER in mystery novels changed over the years!
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HOW THE DETECTIVE CHARACTER in mystery novels changed over the years!
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THIS IS WHY MYSTERY has done so well among all other genres!
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THIS IS WHY MYSTERY has done so well among all other genres!
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How adding SYMBOLISM can make your HORROR STORY GREAT!
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How adding SYMBOLISM can make your HORROR STORY GREAT!
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Scare Your Readers: My Top 10 Tips for Writing Horror that will Haunt Your Reader
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00:00 Introduction
01:25 Tip 1 - A Sense of Uneasiness
02:53 Tip 2 - Psychological Elements of Fear
04:19 Tip 3 - Vivid and Sensory Descriptions
05:34 Tip 4 - Use Symbolism
07:34 Tip 5 - Use Fear of the Unknown
09:07 Tip 6 - Balance Violence and Suspense
10:26 Tip 7 - Use Primal Fears
12:46 Tip 8 - Understand Your Fears
14:03 Tip 9 - Keep Your Character Relateable
15:36 Tip 10 - End Your Story on a High Note
17:10 My Thoughts
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Horror is a genre that can do really well when the writer uses the right storytelling techniques. However, if the techniques are lacking, the scariest genre loses its edge. How do you tap into the reader’s fears and craft a story that will keep them on the edge of their seat? Fear not, that’s what we will be talking about today as I share with you 10 tips for writing horror that will haunt your reader long after they’ve finished the story.
That’s enough suspense, let’s dive into the very first tip!
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Scare Your Readers: My Top 10 Tips for Writing Horror that will Haunt Your Reader
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This is why YOUR STORY NEEDS CONFLICT!
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This is why YOUR STORY NEEDS CONFLICT!
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COMMON STORY ELEMENTS are popular for a REASON!
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COMMON STORY ELEMENTS are popular for a REASON!
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HAVING A UNIQUE STORY can be a double-edged sword!
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HAVING A UNIQUE STORY can be a double-edged sword!
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