Throughout history, mankind has celebrated bountiful harvests with thanksgiving ceremonies. The first American Thanksgiving was a celebration between the pilgrims of the Plymouth Plantation and the Native American Wampanoag tribe, which took place in the autumn of 1621. After a hard and devastating first year in the New World, the Pilgrim’s fall harvest was very successful […]
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I’ve written an article on this site regarding the importance of character names. Since character names are important, make sure you are comfortable with the names you choose. Creating a short bio of your main characters is a great place to develop complex personalities for them. Bios can serve as a reference when you forget
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An important aspect in any story is where the story takes place, the setting. Of course as writers, we all know this, but not every writer has the ability to pull their readers into the scene and make the story come to life. Accuracy is necessary in any setting, so be sure to do your
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Halloween is one of the world’s oldest holidays. The yearly celebration is observed in many countries on October 31st to honor the Western Christian feast of All Hallows’ Day. All Hallow’s Eve or Halloween (as it was called in 1745) originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain over two thousand years ago. The Celts
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The Super Villain– these are villains who have super powers and they are pitted against a super hero. Super villains are often out to destroy or take over the world. They are also known to hold personal grudges against the hero. The Big Bad Villain– these are the villains other villains look up to or
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Here are some things to watch out for when you begin your novel. You should always try to use an active voice in your writing. This means limiting your number of passive sentences. You should show the action, don’t tell. For example: Instead of saying, He was angry. This is telling. You need to show
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Conflict drives the plot of your story and gives your characters mountains to climb and fears to overcome. Conflict is the drama that will pull everything together in your novel. It can bring characters together and pull them apart. It is the tension in your story, and when well written, it evokes the emotions of
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First Person The first person point of view is when the narrator uses “I” or “we.” This may be a secondary character, observing the scenes, or it can be the main character. This form of writing allows your readers to feel close to your character’s viewpoint, but it also limits your readers, since they are
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Major Characters– The plot and resolution of conflict revolves around these characters. Minor Characters- These characters compliment the major characters and help plot events move forward. Flat Characters- These characters are notable for their one of a kind personality traits or characteristics. They do not undergo substantial change or growth in the course of the story. Static
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Here are certain word lengths that editors prefer to see when you submit your work. Micro-Fiction 6 to 100 words. An abbreviated story that is extremely difficult to write. Flash Fiction 100-1,000 words. The challenge of flash fiction is to tell a complete story in which every word is essential. The core of the story. Beginning,
