What makes a book impossible to put down? What’s the secret behind books that linger in your memory and ensnare your attention long after you’ve reached the final sentence? Read on to find out how narrative tension helps take a story from enjoyable to irresistible.
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Read what Audrey thinks about Octavia Butler’s masterpiece Wild Seed, the first book (chronologically) in her Patternist series.
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What does your main character do to have fun? Learn how giving your main character hobbies and unexpected talents boosts enjoyment for your readers in this informative blog post by Bill Cameron.
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Reading is essential for writers, sharpening your craft, expanding your vocabulary, and helping you find your voice. By reading widely, you develop empathy, refine your taste, and gain insights into the publishing world, ultimately becoming a better writer—and person.
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“Try to resist the urge to prune a few bushes while the forest burns.”
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Read what Audrey thinks about this delightful study of an unreliable (probably queer) narrator, a weird college professor/cult leader, and entitled liberal arts students who commit a murder (or two).
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Ever wondered how game writing and fiction writing overlap? They do so in a few surprising ways, from world-building to activating your readers’ imaginations.
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We all experience loss. How can we heal from them? Expressive writing can help us access, understand, and release our emotions.
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By Audrey Quinn Stories tell us who we are, and I’m not just saying that because it’s part of my organization’s mission statement. Think about it. Stories helped make you who you are There’s the stories you read in books growing up, the stories you see on television and in movies, the stories you hear […]
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Sprinkling humor into your writing can engage and entertain readers. Read tips on how to do it well.
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