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Advice on Settings in Fiction
Questions and answers on choosing, creating, or describing settings in fiction.
Advice on Narrative Point of View
Advice on Narrative Point of View. Should you use first person, third person, etc.
Advice on Writing Stories With Multiple POV Characters
Advice on writing stories with multiple POV characters.
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Pinpointing what my Story Goal is
Question: I'm stuck at the moment on pinpointing what my story goal is. I thought a lot about it and I narrowed it down but I hope you can help me. My
About Glen C Strathy
Page about Glen C Strathy, who is an author, creative writing teacher, and story theory enthusiast..
Advice on Writing Prologues
Ad vice on writing prologues. How and when to add a prologue to your novel.
What is Women's Fiction?
Question: What is women's fiction ? I know it is a broad audience term, but I was wondering if it is dictated by heroine's age (and vice versa)? For instance,
Novel problem: how to explain superpowers
Question: I just have one question about how to explain superpowers that maybe you could help me on or give your opinion to. My novel is about a group
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Series Impact Character(s)
Hi! So glad I found your website. This might be the perfect place to turn to now and in the future. I am writing a trilogy in the Dramatica software and
Questions and Answers About Impact Characters
Questions and Answers about Impact Characters and their uses in storytelling.
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Advice on Settings in Fiction
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Questions and answers on choosing, creating, or describing settings in fiction. -
Advice on Narrative Point of View
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Advice on Narrative Point of View. Should you use first person, third person, etc. -
Advice on Writing Stories With Multiple POV Characters
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Advice on writing stories with multiple POV characters. -
Pinpointing what my Story Goal is
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Question: I'm stuck at the moment on pinpointing what my story goal is. I thought a lot about it and I narrowed it down but I hope you can help me. My -
Advice on Writing Themes
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Advice on writing themes and what theme means to a fiction writer. -
About Glen C Strathy
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Page about Glen C Strathy, who is an author, creative writing teacher, and story theory enthusiast.. -
Advice on Writer's Block
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Advice on Writing Prologues
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Ad vice on writing prologues. How and when to add a prologue to your novel. -
Creating an Antagonist
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Questions and answers regarding creating an antagonist for your novel.
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