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How to Successfully Write Subplots Without Making Them Filler
Question: I saw your article saying to never write Filler however I feel like my story has a lot going on & I don't want to overwhelm the reader. I am
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About Glen C Strathy
Page about Glen C Strathy, who is an author, creative writing teacher, and story theory enthusiast..
How to outline a 200k word novel
Question: Please how can I outline a 200k word novel? It's really long, I feel overwhelmed. Answer: Well, the first question I have for you in response
Advice on Narrative Point of View
Advice on Narrative Point of View. Should you use first person, third person, etc.
Advice on Settings in Fiction
Questions and answers on choosing, creating, or describing settings in fiction.
Advice on Writing Stories With Multiple POV Characters
Advice on writing stories with multiple POV characters.
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Questions and Answers About Impact Characters
Questions and Answers about Impact Characters and their uses in storytelling.
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Why write a novel with AI?
Can you... or should you... try to write a novel with ai? Some things to consider before jumping on this bandwagon.
Evaluating Story Ideas
Tips on evaluating story ideas: finding and developing ideas, what ideas are good, etc.
Is it normal or acceptable to portray aspects of yourself in your main characters?
Question: I've had a few story ideas running through my head for a while, and I was wondering how often authors put an aspect of their personality or an
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
Advice on Writing Prologues
Ad vice on writing prologues. How and when to add a prologue to your novel.
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How to Successfully Write Subplots Without Making Them Filler
Jan 23, 26 03:07 PM
Question: I saw your article saying to never write Filler however I feel like my story has a lot going on & I don't want to overwhelm the reader. I am -
About Glen C Strathy
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Page about Glen C Strathy, who is an author, creative writing teacher, and story theory enthusiast.. -
How to outline a 200k word novel
Sep 06, 25 09:57 AM
Question: Please how can I outline a 200k word novel? It's really long, I feel overwhelmed. Answer: Well, the first question I have for you in response -
Tips on Getting Published
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Advice on Writer's Block
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Advice on Narrative Point of View
Jun 03, 25 03:29 PM
Advice on Narrative Point of View. Should you use first person, third person, etc. -
Advice on Settings in Fiction
Jun 01, 25 11:48 AM
Questions and answers on choosing, creating, or describing settings in fiction. -
Advice on Writing Stories With Multiple POV Characters
May 30, 25 04:14 PM
Advice on writing stories with multiple POV characters. -
Questions and Answers About Impact Characters
May 30, 25 12:30 PM
Questions and Answers about Impact Characters and their uses in storytelling.
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