When you step outside, a bunch of things happen at once. You see your surroundings, you smell the freshness of the air, you feel the sun’s warmth on your face, you hear the birds singing, and when you raise your coffee mug to your lips, you taste the nutty and tangy flavors accompanying your morningContinue reading “Using The Five Senses in Writing”
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The “Misunderstood” Villain
Updated: Feb 24, 2020 “He’s not evil. He’s just misunderstood.” This phrase floated around the internet a lot during the prime of Loki’s Army. I’ve heard it in reference to other villains as well, but as a member of Loki’s Army, well, I’m biased. However, this has become a trope. Villains are becoming less “evil” andContinue reading “The “Misunderstood” Villain”
How to Write a Suspense Novel: Raising the Stakes with a Deadline
Updated: Oct 18, 2021 Last week, I began a series about how to write suspense novels. In the next few weeks I’ll be focusing on one of the aspects below in the “what you’ll need” section. What you’ll need: This week I’ll be discussing why a strict timeline is vital to the plot of a suspenseContinue reading “How to Write a Suspense Novel: Raising the Stakes with a Deadline”
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