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Understanding Memory Loss, Impairment, and Memory Improvement Part 1

In my “Need for Psychology Understanding” article, I wrote about how almost all fiction writers need at least a basic understanding of psychology in order to write realistic content, dialogues, characters, and relationships. A lack of psychology understanding also sometimes causes writers to use a...

Handling Character Dialogue (Part 2 of 2)

4) Silence speaks volumes Sometimes silence is the best response. Silence creates tension and makes the reader anticipate what will happen next. Silence is powerful because the reader has no idea or can only guess what the character is thinking. Silence can set the mood for...

Handling Character Dialogue (Part 1 of 2)

My officemate Jan loves to play Magic: The Gathering digital collectible cards. He’s very competitive and has earned money from national competitions. I can sense the passion in the way he explains the rules of the game to dunces like me. He talks about his...

Learning to Take Constructive Criticism

When I first started writing, I had a handful of beta readers, all related to me. They’d read my work and say, “I loved it! It was so good!” I’d walk away and pat myself on the back. I’d think, “Well, what can I say?...

Why We Love Dystopian Fiction (Part 2 of 2)

Dystopian fiction sees our present conditions as the roots that could bear the fruit of dystopian trends and practices in the future. Dystopian fiction encourages us to guard our freedom Dystopia is a popular theme among young adult fiction these days. This is because it teaches the...

Why We Love Dystopian Fiction (part 1 of 2)

Depictions of the future abound in popular culture. This is because it’s fun to predict what the unseen holds. We love to speculate on the outcomes of our present actions. We are all fascinated with what the future holds. As a young boy, I enjoyed...

Painless Writing Revisions (Part 2 of 2)

You don’t need to revise chronologically Our brain is conditioned to read stories in the beginning, middle, and end frame. However, some writers find it easier to revise if they start working in the middle or at the end of their manuscript. Revising from the middle...

Painless Writing Revisions (Part 1 of 2)

Revision is painful for some writers and often they try to pass off the first draft as acceptable. It’s more convenient this way. The writer operates on the assumption and hopes that his first draft passes standards. If you’re writing for a living, you’ll never be...

Story Ideas For Children Part 2

There is no better way for your child to explore their creativity and imagination than with storytelling. It not only helps build their confidence and curiosity but also makes them so much more aware of themselves. Please share the following story ideas with your children...

Story Ideas For Children Part 1

As a writer, your love for the written word is probably something that is running through your blood. You will probably agree it is never too early to enjoy creating a good story. Have you ever wanted to share your passion for writing with your...