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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.

Tips and Tricks, Writers' Resource

The Rainier Writing Workshop

March 6, 2020July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

What is the Rainier Writing Workshop? How might an aspiring author learn from peers and mentors alike to make their work shine?

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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