#writingcraft — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #writingcraft, aggregated by home.social.
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https://medium.com/the-story-well/conflict-resolution-as-writing-craft-db8d854723d8
Conflict Resolution as Writing Craft.
Reinforcing story ideas through conflict outcomes.#conflict #ConflictResolution #fiction #writingcommunity #writing #medium #writer #writingcraft
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https://medium.com/the-story-well/conflict-resolution-as-writing-craft-db8d854723d8
Conflict Resolution as Writing Craft.
Reinforcing story ideas through conflict outcomes.#conflict #ConflictResolution #fiction #writingcommunity #writing #medium #writer #writingcraft
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Five Science Fiction Books That Shaped My Writing
Every writer can point to a handful of books that permanently changed the way they think about storytelling. Sometimes it’s because of unforgettable characters or immersive world building. Other times it’s the ideas behind those stories that linger, especially when they continue to feel relevant decades later. Looking back at the novels that shaped your own writing can reveal as much about your creative voice as any writing course ever could. This week, Ginger revisits the five science fiction novels that had the greatest impact on his own journey as a writer. Through each one, he explores not only why the story has endured, but also the fascinating history behind its creation and the ideas that have stayed with him ever since. His…
https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/five-science-fiction-books-that-shaped-my-writing/#ForAuthors #WritingCraft #influence #influentialbooks #selfpublishing
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Five Science Fiction Books That Shaped My Writing
Every writer can point to a handful of books that permanently changed the way they think about storytelling. Sometimes it’s because of unforgettable characters or immersive world building. Other times it’s the ideas behind those stories that linger, especially when they continue to feel relevant decades later. Looking back at the novels that shaped your own writing can reveal as much about your creative voice as any writing course ever could. This week, Ginger revisits the five science fiction novels that had the greatest impact on his own journey as a writer. Through each one, he explores not only why the story has endured, but also the fascinating history behind its creation and the ideas that have stayed with him ever since. His…
https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/five-science-fiction-books-that-shaped-my-writing/#ForAuthors #WritingCraft #influence #influentialbooks #selfpublishing
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4 Tips for Successfully Writing Picture Books
Did you know I cut my teeth writing picture books? Well, technically, my first attempt was a chapter book. I didn’t bother doing any research; as a first grade teacher, I’d read hundreds of them to my students, so how hard could it be? Hard enough that I soon switched to picture books, because I’d...
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4 Tips for Successfully Writing Picture Books
Did you know I cut my teeth writing picture books? Well, technically, my first attempt was a chapter book. I didn’t bother doing any research; as a first grade teacher, I’d read hundreds of them to my students, so how hard could it be? Hard enough that I soon switched to picture books, because I’d...
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Omniscient POV: Pitfalls and Best Practices
A surprising number of first novels land on my desk as an editor that are written in omniscient point of view. I say surprising because I find it by far the most complicated POV to get right—and it has largely fallen out of favor. Contemporary readers tend to crave a more direct and immersive experience...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/08/omniscient-pov/#PointofView #ResidentWritingCoach #WritingCraft #WritingLessons
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Omniscient POV: Pitfalls and Best Practices
A surprising number of first novels land on my desk as an editor that are written in omniscient point of view. I say surprising because I find it by far the most complicated POV to get right—and it has largely fallen out of favor. Contemporary readers tend to crave a more direct and immersive experience...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/08/omniscient-pov/#PointofView #ResidentWritingCoach #WritingCraft #WritingLessons
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New month...new blog. Am I more comfortable writing from the perspective of a billionaire or a fungus?
#WritingCommunity #WritersOfMastodon #WritingCraft #AuthorsOfMastodon #SpeculativeFiction #WritingPOVhttps://www.jacquigreaves-author.com/blog/strange-points-of-view
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New month...new blog. Am I more comfortable writing from the perspective of a billionaire or a fungus?
#WritingCommunity #WritersOfMastodon #WritingCraft #AuthorsOfMastodon #SpeculativeFiction #WritingPOVhttps://www.jacquigreaves-author.com/blog/strange-points-of-view
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Last Chance to Grab the Phobias & Triggers Mini Guide
Have you ever read a story where a phobia is a plot device for why a character can’t do something (say, travel by boat), or conveys comedic irony (a building architect terrified of elevators)? I’m guessing you have. Like many conditions involving mental health, phobias aren’t always portrayed correctly. When someone has a phobia, it...
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Last Chance to Grab the Phobias & Triggers Mini Guide
Have you ever read a story where a phobia is a plot device for why a character can’t do something (say, travel by boat), or conveys comedic irony (a building architect terrified of elevators)? I’m guessing you have. Like many conditions involving mental health, phobias aren’t always portrayed correctly. When someone has a phobia, it...
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The Secret Power of Nostalgia in Fiction
Not all stories exist simply to entertain us. Some of the best do much more, transporting us back to moments we thought we’d left behind. Whether that’s the wonder of childhood, the excitement of discovering a favorite book for the first time, or the feeling of experiencing something unforgettable, evoking nostalgia is one of the most powerful emotional tools available to any writer, yet few authors consciously harness its full potential. This week, Ginger explores why nostalgia resonates so deeply with readers and, more importantly, how authors can weave that same emotional connection into their own fiction. By understanding what readers are really longing to revisit, you can create entirely new stories that don’t just entertain in the moment, but…
https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/power-of-nostalgia-in-fiction/#ForAuthors #WritingCraft #connectingwithreaders #hookingreaders #selfpublishing
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The Secret Power of Nostalgia in Fiction
Not all stories exist simply to entertain us. Some of the best do much more, transporting us back to moments we thought we’d left behind. Whether that’s the wonder of childhood, the excitement of discovering a favorite book for the first time, or the feeling of experiencing something unforgettable, evoking nostalgia is one of the most powerful emotional tools available to any writer, yet few authors consciously harness its full potential. This week, Ginger explores why nostalgia resonates so deeply with readers and, more importantly, how authors can weave that same emotional connection into their own fiction. By understanding what readers are really longing to revisit, you can create entirely new stories that don’t just entertain in the moment, but…
https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/power-of-nostalgia-in-fiction/#ForAuthors #WritingCraft #connectingwithreaders #hookingreaders #selfpublishing
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Writing Fantasy: What Not To Do
Fantasy is my first love, full stop. You need to know this, because otherwise you might think I sound a bit cranky. Many elements are in play in a well-written fantasy novel, but I’m going to focus on some potent DO-NOTs (the potentially cranky-sounding part). But trust me—avoiding the following pitfalls will strengthen your fantasy...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/07/writing-fantasy/#Fantasy #ResidentWritingCoach #Worldbuilding #WritingCraft #WritingLessons
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Writing Fantasy: What Not To Do
Fantasy is my first love, full stop. You need to know this, because otherwise you might think I sound a bit cranky. Many elements are in play in a well-written fantasy novel, but I’m going to focus on some potent DO-NOTs (the potentially cranky-sounding part). But trust me—avoiding the following pitfalls will strengthen your fantasy...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/07/writing-fantasy/#Fantasy #ResidentWritingCoach #Worldbuilding #WritingCraft #WritingLessons
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Use Literary Devices to Propel Readers Past Chapter Endings
In my last post, I discussed why chapter endings can be tricky (because they provide a natural stopping point for readers) and how to counteract that. By using a variety of endings—cliffhangers, something unexpected, a goodbye, comforting closure—you can end a chapter in a way that sustains momentum and encourages readers to keep reading. But...
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Use Literary Devices to Propel Readers Past Chapter Endings
In my last post, I discussed why chapter endings can be tricky (because they provide a natural stopping point for readers) and how to counteract that. By using a variety of endings—cliffhangers, something unexpected, a goodbye, comforting closure—you can end a chapter in a way that sustains momentum and encourages readers to keep reading. But...
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The True, Unglamorous Life of a Writer | 🔗 https://brennan.day/the-true-unglamorous-life-of-a-writer/
#PersonalEssay #Writing #WritingCraft #Blogging #Creativity #CreativeNonfiction
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The True, Unglamorous Life of a Writer | 🔗 https://brennan.day/the-true-unglamorous-life-of-a-writer/
#PersonalEssay #Writing #WritingCraft #Blogging #Creativity #CreativeNonfiction
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Making the Most of Your Word Processing Tools
Standard Manuscript Format for Writers Last month, I shared my tips for How to Use Scrivener (Without Anxiety). But as I mentioned in that post, the industry standard for publishing is Microsoft Word. So if you just can’t get on board with Scrivener, I’m back with some tips for some of the other common word-processing...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/07/word-processing-tools/#PublishingandSelfPublishing #ResidentWritingCoach #ToolsandResources #WritingCraft #WritingHelp
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Making the Most of Your Word Processing Tools
Standard Manuscript Format for Writers Last month, I shared my tips for How to Use Scrivener (Without Anxiety). But as I mentioned in that post, the industry standard for publishing is Microsoft Word. So if you just can’t get on board with Scrivener, I’m back with some tips for some of the other common word-processing...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/07/word-processing-tools/#PublishingandSelfPublishing #ResidentWritingCoach #ToolsandResources #WritingCraft #WritingHelp
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When I post anywhere about writing process these days, I get disingenuous comments from all these bots and grifters trying to sell me editing, book design, marketing and other (probably scam) publishing services. They should be banished to whatever rotten hole on the internet they crawled out of and sealed away till the end of time. (Just watch them comment on this post. I wouldn't put it past them).
#writing #writingcraft #writingcommunity #bots #grifters #fake #publishing #hustlers
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When I post anywhere about writing process these days, I get disingenuous comments from all these bots and grifters trying to sell me editing, book design, marketing and other (probably scam) publishing services. They should be banished to whatever rotten hole on the internet they crawled out of and sealed away till the end of time. (Just watch them comment on this post. I wouldn't put it past them).
#writing #writingcraft #writingcommunity #bots #grifters #fake #publishing #hustlers
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How to Write Unique, Memorable Character Voices
Your character’s voice is the reader’s guide through your story. Readers hear your character in their head before they see them in their mind’s eye. A well-developed character voice stays with the reader long after they finish your book. When the voices aren’t unique, you’ll know… The Six Ingredients of Character Voice When character voices...
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How to Write Unique, Memorable Character Voices
Your character’s voice is the reader’s guide through your story. Readers hear your character in their head before they see them in their mind’s eye. A well-developed character voice stays with the reader long after they finish your book. When the voices aren’t unique, you’ll know… The Six Ingredients of Character Voice When character voices...
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Use Literary Devices to Propel Readers Past Chapter Endings
In my last post, I discussed why chapter endings can be tricky (because they provide a natural stopping point for readers) and how to counteract that. By using a variety of endings—cliffhangers, something unexpected, a goodbye, comforting closure—you can end a chapter in a way that sustains momentum and encourages readers to keep reading. But...
The post Use Literary Devices to Propel Readers Past Chapter Endings appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
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Use Literary Devices to Propel Readers Past Chapter Endings
In my last post, I discussed why chapter endings can be tricky (because they provide a natural stopping point for readers) and how to counteract that. By using a variety of endings—cliffhangers, something unexpected, a goodbye, comforting closure—you can end a chapter in a way that sustains momentum and encourages readers to keep reading. But...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/07/use-literary-devices-to-propel-readers-past-chapter-endings/ -
Use Literary Devices to Propel Readers Past Chapter Endings
In my last post, I discussed why chapter endings can be tricky (because they provide a natural stopping point for readers) and how to counteract that. By using a variety of endings—cliffhangers, something unexpected, a goodbye, comforting closure—you can end a chapter in a way that sustains momentum and encourages readers to keep reading. But...
The post Use Literary Devices to Propel Readers Past Chapter Endings appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/07/use-literary-devices-to-propel-readers-past-chapter-endings/ -
Use Literary Devices to Propel Readers Past Chapter Endings
In my last post, I discussed why chapter endings can be tricky (because they provide a natural stopping point for readers) and how to counteract that. By using a variety of endings—cliffhangers, something unexpected, a goodbye, comforting closure—you can end a chapter in a way that sustains momentum and encourages readers to keep reading. But...
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Now a panel on tropes with Liv Storm, Rafaela Creydt and October K. Santerelli. #MetropolCon #MetropolCon2026 #EuroCon #EuroCon2026 #Writing #WritingCraft #book #books
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Now a panel on tropes with Liv Storm, Rafaela Creydt and October K. Santerelli. #MetropolCon #MetropolCon2026 #EuroCon #EuroCon2026 #Writing #WritingCraft #book #books
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Clickety click on the link to find out why I have a pathological hatred of the word 'suddenly'
https://www.jacquigreaves-author.com/blog/suddenly?fbclid=IwY2xjawS1mndleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeRkGpSim6EBwFuvorCdVg-cAe_fImBTEKsaMpp0SF2hbuLWlkx69ONDUlrZA_aem_LVkXRJLFG_OXD-dcILKoyg
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Clickety click on the link to find out why I have a pathological hatred of the word 'suddenly'
https://www.jacquigreaves-author.com/blog/suddenly?fbclid=IwY2xjawS1mndleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeRkGpSim6EBwFuvorCdVg-cAe_fImBTEKsaMpp0SF2hbuLWlkx69ONDUlrZA_aem_LVkXRJLFG_OXD-dcILKoyg
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Will Your Story Keep Readers Hooked?
I’m reading a novel right now. It started out okay, but somewhere around chapter five, I noticed I was skimming—just moving my eyes across the page as fast as I could, trying to get to the next thing. And here’s what I know about myself as a reader: when I’m truly hooked on a story,...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/07/will-your-story-keep-readers-hooked/#ReaderInterest #Reading #ResidentWritingCoach #WritingCraft #WritingLessons
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Will Your Story Keep Readers Hooked?
I’m reading a novel right now. It started out okay, but somewhere around chapter five, I noticed I was skimming—just moving my eyes across the page as fast as I could, trying to get to the next thing. And here’s what I know about myself as a reader: when I’m truly hooked on a story,...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/07/will-your-story-keep-readers-hooked/#ReaderInterest #Reading #ResidentWritingCoach #WritingCraft #WritingLessons
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How to Twist Office Romance Into Fresh Conflict
Have you ever gone to a new restaurant, ordered a burger, and discovered it has some sort of luscious, zippy sauce that elevates the entire meal into the ecstasy zone? Amazing, right? Well, Becca and I call conflict a story’s “secret sauce” because it does the same thing – elevates the situation in a way...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/06/twist-office-romance-into-conflict/#Conflict #Occupations #Relationships #WritingCraft #WritingLessons
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How to Twist Office Romance Into Fresh Conflict
Have you ever gone to a new restaurant, ordered a burger, and discovered it has some sort of luscious, zippy sauce that elevates the entire meal into the ecstasy zone? Amazing, right? Well, Becca and I call conflict a story’s “secret sauce” because it does the same thing – elevates the situation in a way...
The post How to Twist Office Romance Into Fresh Conflict appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/06/twist-office-romance-into-conflict/#Conflict #Occupations #Relationships #WritingCraft #WritingLessons
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The Emotion Thesaurus is Amazon’s Daily Kindle Deal (1.49) + a Discount on Character Thesaurus eBooks
Great characters aren’t built from a single element. They’re shaped by emotions, personality traits, fears, past wounds, goals, and the roles they play in their world. That’s why our character-focused thesaurus guides are designed to work together. Each guide helps you understand your character’s layers from a different angle, helping you craft someone who authentic,...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/06/amazon-discount-character-thesaurus-sale/#Characters #Series #ToolsandResources #WritingCraft #WritingHelp
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The Emotion Thesaurus is Amazon’s Daily Kindle Deal (1.49) + a Discount on Character Thesaurus eBooks
Great characters aren’t built from a single element. They’re shaped by emotions, personality traits, fears, past wounds, goals, and the roles they play in their world. That’s why our character-focused thesaurus guides are designed to work together. Each guide helps you understand your character’s layers from a different angle, helping you craft someone who authentic,...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/06/amazon-discount-character-thesaurus-sale/#Characters #Series #ToolsandResources #WritingCraft #WritingHelp
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11 Chapter Endings to Keep Readers Turning Pages Part 1
As authors, we give a lot of attention to our openings—where to start the story, polishing the first pages—because they’re important for pulling readers in. But what about endings, particularly chapter endings? Chapters are necessary because they break the text into chunks and make it more manageable for readers. The problem is that chapter endings...
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11 Chapter Endings to Keep Readers Turning Pages Part 1
As authors, we give a lot of attention to our openings—where to start the story, polishing the first pages—because they’re important for pulling readers in. But what about endings, particularly chapter endings? Chapters are necessary because they break the text into chunks and make it more manageable for readers. The problem is that chapter endings...
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It's tools, not rules, baby. This class is about interrogating a cliche writing "rule" to understand it is simply one tool of many--and exploring how its opposite has many important uses.
Jun. 20, 2026, 10am-1pm Central, Loft Classroom, Minneapolis, MN
https://loft.org/classes/craft-fiction-tell-dont-show
#WritingConversations #WritingClass #WritingCraft #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #ShowDontTell #TellDontShow #LoftLiterary
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It's tools, not rules, baby. This class is about interrogating a cliche writing "rule" to understand it is simply one tool of many--and exploring how its opposite has many important uses.
Jun. 20, 2026, 10am-1pm Central, Loft Classroom, Minneapolis, MN
https://loft.org/classes/craft-fiction-tell-dont-show
#WritingConversations #WritingClass #WritingCraft #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #ShowDontTell #TellDontShow #LoftLiterary
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Sign up BY FRIDAY 6/12 to reconnect with your writing practice & joy! Small, thoughtful, kindness-minded, all-genres-friendly: not your average writer space. https://wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com/june-mini-retreat.html @edibuddies @writers #WritingCraft #FictionWriting #Poetrycommunity #memoir
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Sign up BY FRIDAY 6/12 to reconnect with your writing practice & joy! Small, thoughtful, kindness-minded, all-genres-friendly: not your average writer space. https://wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com/june-mini-retreat.html @edibuddies @writers #WritingCraft #FictionWriting #Poetrycommunity #memoir
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The Hidden Cost of Self-Censorship in Fiction
For many authors, the hardest editor to overcome is not a publisher, reviewer, or even a reader. It is the quiet voice in the back of their own mind asking whether a scene goes too far, whether a character will offend someone, or whether a bold creative choice is worth the potential backlash. We live in an age where what we write is scrutinized more closely than ever before, and many authors have quietly begun censoring themselves long before a reader ever sees the page. In this week’s blog, Ginger explores whether modern storytelling has become overly restrained and what may be lost when authors begin sanding down the rough edges of their work. Drawing on examples from film, television, publishing, and the surprising success of the dark romance genre, he…
https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/hidden-cost-of-self-censorship/#ForAuthors #WritingCraft #backlash #censorship #controversialtopics
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The Hidden Cost of Self-Censorship in Fiction
For many authors, the hardest editor to overcome is not a publisher, reviewer, or even a reader. It is the quiet voice in the back of their own mind asking whether a scene goes too far, whether a character will offend someone, or whether a bold creative choice is worth the potential backlash. We live in an age where what we write is scrutinized more closely than ever before, and many authors have quietly begun censoring themselves long before a reader ever sees the page. In this week’s blog, Ginger explores whether modern storytelling has become overly restrained and what may be lost when authors begin sanding down the rough edges of their work. Drawing on examples from film, television, publishing, and the surprising success of the dark romance genre, he…
https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/hidden-cost-of-self-censorship/#ForAuthors #WritingCraft #backlash #censorship #controversialtopics
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Janet Vormittag's Crazy Cat Lady books are short stories about living with too many cats and my worry about becoming a crazy cat lady.
Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AqrLT
#CatWriter #AuthoredMultipleArticles #MichiganBasedWriter #JanetVormittag #WritingCraft
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How to Generate Better Story Ideas Using the Ones That Don’t Work
Generating ideas is the most underrated skill in a novelist’s toolkit—more essential than an appetite for cold-blooded revision, a head for structure, or a gift for dialogue. Generating more story possibilities within a single manuscript separates a competent draft from a novel with depth, complexity, and staying power. So how do you come up with...
The post How to Generate Better Story Ideas Using the Ones That Don’t Work appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/06/how-to-generate-better-story-ideas/#ResidentWritingCoach #StoryIdeas #WritingCraft #WritingLessons
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How to Generate Better Story Ideas Using the Ones That Don’t Work
Generating ideas is the most underrated skill in a novelist’s toolkit—more essential than an appetite for cold-blooded revision, a head for structure, or a gift for dialogue. Generating more story possibilities within a single manuscript separates a competent draft from a novel with depth, complexity, and staying power. So how do you come up with...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/06/how-to-generate-better-story-ideas/#ResidentWritingCoach #StoryIdeas #WritingCraft #WritingLessons
