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Profanity in Fiction: When It Helps and When It Hurts
Profanity is one of those tools writers either lean on too hard or avoid like it’s radioactive. But swear words aren’t automatically “bad writing” or “edgy writing.” They’re just words and like any other words, they need to earn their … Continue reading
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Why It’s Hard for Us to See Where Our Stories Go Wrong?
You’ve written a story. You’ve poured your heart into it. You’ve rewritten sentences, perfected metaphors, and shaped characters you care deeply about. You’re sure it’s good, hell, maybe it’s even great. Yeah, the big names will want this one. It’s … Continue reading
Writing the Words That Nobody Reads
You will write a lot of words that never, ever get read. I often wonder how much content writers like Stephen King have that will never see the light of day. We tend to measure how prolific a writer is … Continue reading
How volunteering to read slush makes you a better writer
I remember the first time I received my assigned slush (story submissions) from the editor of Allegory. Twelve unread submissions, each hoping to land in the publication. It was exciting, daunting, and very eye-opening for me. Once into a routine … Continue reading
Breaking Into The Craft 