Are you stuck in your writing? Having a hard time with plotting? It may be time to go back to the tried and true tropes that have made other fiction great! I'll talk about why today.

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As a writer, you need to be able to play to your characters' strengths and give them a chance to shine! But how exactly can you do that? Listen in to hear what I did!

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A good writer must also be a good reader. So what are you reading these days, and what writing principles can you learn from it? I recently finished Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff!

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A good writer must also be a good reader. So what are you reading these days, and what writing principles can you learn from it? I recently finished Ralph Ellison's classic novel Invisible Man!

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Who are you writing your novel for? And who should you be writing for? I'm gonna answer these questions today--and maybe not in the way you expect!

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What worldview does your story communicate? And how can you get that worldview across to your readers without being preachy or obvious? Listen in to hear how I did it!

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What works of fiction inspired you (either consciously or unconsciously) to write your book? I want to tell you my answer and talk about how we can emulate other beloved works without copying them completely!

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I was able to interview fantasy writer Jenelle Leanne Schmidt, author of several novels including The Orb and The Airship! Listen in to our discussion of all things related to reading, writing, fantasy, and more!

Learn more about Jenelle and her work at jenelleschmidt.com.

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What are you reading these days? And what takeaways can you learn from it for your writing?

Today I review my latest fiction read, Aberration (Children of the Consortium Book 2) by my friend Cathy McCrumb!

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I had a chance to chat with fantasy writer Emily Dabb, author of Errant: A Legend of the Gallant Knight! Listen in to our discussion of all things related to reading, writing, fantasy, and more!

Learn more about Emily and her work at thewritedabb.wordpress.com.

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