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Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge: A Story About My Best Teacher
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. It’s Wednesday, and it’s time for another post in the Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge hosted by Long and Short Reviews. If you would like to partake in the challenge, you can find the… Read More ›
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Story Engines: How to Ensure Your Story Stays Character-Driven
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m continuing in my short ‘Story Engine’ series with a post that will help ensure you have a character-driven plot. Let’s begin. Story Engines: How to Ensure Your Story Stays Character-Driven Character-driven stories are the emotional heartbeats of fiction. They… Read More ›
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Book Review: Old Yeller by Fred Gipson
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today is Friday, and it’s time for another review. This time, I’m reviewing the classic children’s novel, Old Yeller by Fred Gipson. Old Yeller was published by Harper & Brothers in 1956 and… Read More ›
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Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge: Unique YouTube, TikTok, or Other Videos I’ve Seen Lately
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today is Wednesday, and it’s time for another post in the Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge hosted by Long and Short Reviews. If you would like to participate in the challenge, you can find the… Read More ›
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Story Engines: How to Ensure Your Story Stays Plot-Driven
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m continuing on from last Tuesday’s post, wherein I examined the differences between plot-driven and character-driven stories. In today’s post, I’m sharing some tips on how to ensure you have a plot-driven… Read More ›
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Book Review: Everything Dead & Dying by Tate Brombal and Jacob Phillips
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today is Friday, and it’s time for another review. Today, I’m sharing my thoughts on the comic/graphic novel ‘Everything Dead & Dying’ by writer Tate Brombal and artist Jacob Phillips. Everything Dead &… Read More ›
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Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge: Animals I Wish I Could Have as Pets
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today is Wednesday, and it’s time for another post in the Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge hosted by Long and Short Reviews. If you would like to participate in the challenge, you can find… Read More ›
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Story Engines: Plot-Driven Vs Character-Driven Stories
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I’m exploring the differences between plot-driven and character-driven stories. Plot-Driven vs Character-Driven Stories Ever started writing a story and realised halfway through that you’ve no idea what’s actually driving it forward? Don’tworry — you’re in good company. Every writer’s been there. The big question is… Read More ›
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Book Review: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today is Friday, and it’s time for another review. Today, I’m reviewing Douglas Adams’ brilliant novel, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy was initially released in 1979… Read More ›
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Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge: A Typical Day in My Life
Hi everyone! I hope you’re well. Today is Wednesday, and it’s time for another post in the Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge hosted by Long and Short Reviews. If you’d like to join in the challenge, you can find the topics… Read More ›
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