One of the foundational elements of story is the character arc. A character arc is the transformation or inner journey of a character over the course of a story. The character transforms from one sort of person and gradually becomes a different sort of person in response to the developments in the story. The character […]
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If you don’t already know, I’m a yoga geek. Back in 2004 I joined my local YMCA and found a Saturday 7:30AM class that became my regular thing. Now, 20 years later, I alternate days practicing yoga and Pilates as my exercises of choice. That and walking the dog nightly. So why am I telling
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An overused archetype is the real villain of your story. Have you ever read a thriller where the main character has all the right stuff? Having flawless intuition, impeccable deductive skills, and always being ahead of the killer? I recently took part in a critique group where I read this exact protagonist. She was a
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