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Turning up the Heat - Part 6

All factors culminate

Nov 5 •

October 2023

Turning Up the Heat - Part 5

The Black Moment

Oct 24 •

Turning Up the Heat - Part 4

Double Jeopardy

Oct 8 •

Turning Up the Heat - Part 3

The Impossible Dilemma

Oct 2 •

September 2023

Turning Up the Heat - Part 2

In my previous post, I wrote about two ways to turn up the heat in the middle of the story. This post will look at two more heat-generating methods…

Sep 25 •

Turning Up the Heat - Part 1

As stories move through their middle stages, many have a tendency to sag, as if the author didn't know how to continue the momentum of journey toward…

Sep 15 •

Creating an Emotional Connection with Readers - Part 5

In previous tips , I discussed how to maintain and enhance an emotional connection with readers as the story progresses beyond the beginning. We do this…

Sep 7 •

August 2023

Creating an Emotional Connection with Readers - Part 4

(I apologize for taking so long to post, but I have been traveling nearly non-stop for four months.) In my previous post, I began discussing how to…

Aug 18 •

March 2023

Creating an Emotional Connection with Readers - Part 3

Anticipation and Frustration

Mar 27 •

Creating an Emotional Connection with Readers - Part 2

Mar 21 •

Creating an Emotional Connection with Readers - Part 1

Relatable Issues

Mar 14 •

How to Start a Story - Part 6

The Hero's First Goal - Success or Failure?

Mar 7 •

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