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The Hunger Games is an epic young adult dystopian series, but what can it teach us about storytelling? Check out the top three lessons I picked up from reading Suzanne Collins’s groundbreaking series.
Read MoreHas my writing productivity recovered from the break I took in May? Check out my progress on book three of The Ballad of Emery Brooks trilogy, The Dream!
Read MoreRugrats was a brilliant cartoon hit in the 90s and early 2000s, but what can it teach writers about storytelling? Well, hold on to your diapies, writers! Today I’ve got an adventure for you!
Read MoreHow has writing The Dream been going in April and May 2020? Well see, what happened was…
Read MoreForrest Gump is a classic Americana film, but what can it teach us about writing? Join me as I analyze the film and recap the top three lessons Forrest Gump has taught me about writing.
Read MoreThe Middle is a hilarious TV show that spot-on depicts small-town America, but what can it teach us about writing? Read more to discover how the Heck family is a golden example of character-driven fiction.
Read MoreThe Marvel Cinematic Universe is full of powerful storytelling tools if we dig deep enough. What have I learned about writing from the MCU? Find out in today’s post!
Read MoreLooking for a great writing resource book to grab? Check out why I recommend Go Teen Writers: Edit Your Novel by authors Stephanie Morrill and Jill Williamson.
Read MoreA Walk to Remember is a beloved love story with nods to Christianity, but what can it teach us about storytelling? Check out the three writing tips I’ve learned from A Walk to Remember.
Read MoreEver had a conversation with a non-writer turn south because they just don’t get the writing life? Check out these 12 comebacks for writers to help silently deal with the frustration!
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