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Category Archives: Love the Word

Stephen Kurkjian the Mastermind: Plotting Style

Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Kurkjian brainstorms story structure and plotting.

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Posted byJan Wilder BillJuly 2, 2018March 31, 2019Posted inLove the WordTags:Interview, Investigative Journalism, Non-fiction Writing Tips, Steve Kurkjian, Writer's Tips2 Comments on Stephen Kurkjian the Mastermind: Plotting Style

Stephen Kurkjian the Mastermind: Presenting Complex Relationships

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Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Kurkjian

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Posted byJan Wilder BillJune 25, 2018July 9, 2018Posted inLove the WordTags:Character Development, Interview, Investigative Journalism, Non-fiction Writing Tips, Steve Kurkjian, Writer's Tips2 Comments on Stephen Kurkjian the Mastermind: Presenting Complex Relationships

The Goals for a Blockbuster Beginning

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As much as the hero longs for one thing, his weakness prevents him from having it.

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Posted byJan Wilder BillJune 6, 2018March 27, 2019Posted inLove the WordTags:Character Goals, featured, Novel Writing, Plotting, Story Beginnings, Writer's TipsLeave a comment on The Goals for a Blockbuster Beginning

What’s Your Favorite Type of Romance?

The type of romance you love reveals the issues you are facing in your life.

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Posted byJan Wilder BillMay 16, 2018March 31, 2019Posted inLove the WordTags:featured, Heroes, Novel Writing, Relationships, Romance Writing, Writer's TipsLeave a comment on What’s Your Favorite Type of Romance?

Writer’s Tips for Heroes with a Heart

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Gestures reveal what the character is thinking, which oftentimes, you can add depth to his role by having them express the opposite of what he is saying.

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Posted byJan Wilder BillMay 10, 2018July 6, 2019Posted inLove the WordTags:Body Language, featured, Gestures, Heroes, Novel Writing, Writer's TipsLeave a comment on Writer’s Tips for Heroes with a Heart

Cas Peace on Medieval Storytelling

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Peace shares how to craft a fantasy set in medieval times.

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Posted byJan Wilder BillApril 10, 2018March 31, 2019Posted inLove the WordTags:Interview, Novel Writing, Writer's TipsLeave a comment on Cas Peace on Medieval Storytelling

Joyce Sweeney Rocks the Clock

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Authoress, Joyce Sweeney, lives the hero’s journey with her writing.

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Posted byJan Wilder BillJanuary 13, 2018March 31, 2019Posted inLove the WordTags:Interview, Joyce Sweeney, Novel Writing, Plotting, Writer's TipsLeave a comment on Joyce Sweeney Rocks the Clock

Wacky Wheeler Hooks

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Picture book authoress, Lisa Wheeler, hooks youngsters and their adult readers with snappy poems and ironic plots.

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Posted byJan Wilder BillNovember 24, 2017March 31, 2019Posted inLove the WordTags:Interview, Picture Books, Writer's TipsLeave a comment on Wacky Wheeler Hooks

Clarify the Scenes

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A stimulating plot consists of twists and turns, ups and downs, highs and lows – all accomplished by variety in the types of scenes.

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Posted byJan Wilder BillOctober 27, 2017July 6, 2019Posted inLove the WordTags:featured, Novel Writing, Scenes, Writer's Tips4 Comments on Clarify the Scenes

A Humdinger Ending

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Endings can make or break an entire story.

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Posted byJan Wilder BillSeptember 24, 2017July 6, 2019Posted inLove the WordTags:Endings, featured, Novel Writing, Writer's Tips1 Comment on A Humdinger Ending

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