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Book Talk, Reviews, Writers' Resource

Double-Meaning Descriptions: The Testaments by Margaret Atwood

April 18, 2020July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

The Testaments by Margaret Atwood, sequel to The Handmaid's Tale, is full of literary devices to fill your writer's toolbox. But how does the opening scene establish the rest of the book so well?

Book Talk, Reviews, Writers' Resource

Tug-of-War Dialogue: Blood Heir by Amelie Wen Zhao

April 11, 2020July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

Dialogue can be difficult to write, especially if your characters clash. Blood Heir by Amalie Wen Zhao teaches us the art of compelling dialogue.

Book Talk, Ramblings, Tips and Tricks, Writers' Resource

To Pants or Not to Pants

March 28, 2020July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

What does it mean to be a pantser during National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)? If you write without an outline, this might be the label for you.

Book Talk, Ramblings, Tips and Tricks, Writers' Resource

To Plan or Not to Plan

March 21, 2020July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

What does it mean to be a "plotter" during National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)? If you live and die by the outline, this label just might be for you.

Book Talk, Reviews, Tips and Tricks, Writers' Resource

Subversion of Balance: Not Even Bones by Rebecca Schaeffer

February 21, 2020October 2, 2020 Rachel Sandell

How does Not Even Bones by Rebecca Schaeffer subvert a reader's expectations? Analyzing both the book and the Webtoon reveals an ever-shifting balance. Be warned of spoilers!

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