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How to Write a Plot Twist

By John on December 28, 2019July 31, 2020

Want to write a killer plot twist? Learn seven proven tips to help craft a winning plot twist for your story, screenplay, or novel.

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How to Fix a Mary Sue Character

By John on September 18, 2019July 31, 2020

Learn how to fix your boring “Mary Sue” or “Gary Stu” characters with these six helpful tips on how to create an interesting and dynamic protagonist.

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External Conflict vs. Internal Conflict: How to Use Both in Fiction

By John on August 12, 2019July 31, 2020

External conflict vs. internal conflict. Find out what both these terms mean and how to use them to bring your fictional characters to life!

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Ten Free Online Tools for Creative Writers

By John on August 9, 2019July 31, 2020

Ten free online tools for creative writers that will help you stay productive, manage your time and stretch your imagination.

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Author Interview: Garrett Robinson

By John on July 31, 2019August 6, 2019

Garrett Robinson, author of the Nightblade Epic sits down with the Art of Narrative to discuss the fantasy genre, indie writing, and self-publishing.

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How Jane Austen Creates a Theme

By John on July 24, 2019July 31, 2020

Explore how Jane Austen used character conflicts to develop the theme of communication in Pride & Prejudice

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Exploring Nonlinear Narratives

By John on July 7, 2019July 31, 2020

Learn the power of nonlinear narratives, and how the best authors this tool to create themes and highlight character arcs!

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Point of View: The Ultimate Guide

By John on May 29, 2019July 31, 2020

Answer all your questions about how to write in first, second, and third person point of view. Every point of view is covered including how to use tense.

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Unlocking the Secret of Dynamic Characters

By John on April 1, 2019July 31, 2020

Learn what makes a perfect dynamic hero, or villain, and what sets dynamic characters apart from the other main types of characters.

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Creating a Subtext

By John on March 12, 2019September 28, 2019

Do you know what I hate? Spoilers. A few years back when a new Star Wars movie hit theaters someone on my social media posted a huge spoiler. For fun. Some people just want to see the world burn. But, why do we get so upset by spoilers? I think because audiences are motivated by

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