Structure can sound like a scary word. It feels rigid, maybe even limiting. But here’s the truth: structure is what keeps your fiction book from falling apart halfway through. It’s the scaffolding that holds the magic in place. And when done well, it disappears entirely, leaving your reader fully immersed. If you’re writing your first […]
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Whispers of the Willow: The Chronicles of Finn and the Hidden Truth A 12-Book Literary Odyssey of Wisdom, Leadership, and Truth Book 1: The Shadow Beneath the Leaves Beneath the towering canopy of Everleaf Forest, a young fox named Finn stumbles upon a troubling truth– shadows are lengthening, and a hidden force is unraveling the
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Based on a real-life story of heartbreak, horror, and hope, The Boy in the Yellow House is a gripping novel of survival, resilience, and redemption. Kyle Sanderson grows up in a small yellow house, where love and fear collide under the shadow of his father’s life-threatening violent outbursts. Forced to protect his mother and brother,
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Bellam, Texas, was a safe place to live, or at least it should have been. By all appearances, on this side of the veil separating the seen from the unseen realms, all was well. It’s easy to believe that what you see is what’s real until everything you know for certain becomes suddenly and terrifyingly
If you’ve ever found yourself stuck while trying to write dialogue, you’re not alone. Creating realistic, engaging conversations between your characters can be one of the trickiest parts of fiction writing. But fear not! With a few tips and some practice, you can master the art of writing dialogue that sounds natural and moves your
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Would you believe us if we told you that the most common ‘unsung hero’ in fiction writing is – [drumroll, please…] research? Now, we know what you might be thinking: “Research? But isn't fiction all about making things up?” Well, yes and no. Let’s dive into why research is not just important but absolutely vital
After a tragedy and a strange turn of events, Paul Schaffer takes a new job at a nursing home. There, he meets John Hunt, an aging patient and former contract killer who tells Paul his life story about coming home to his Mamaw’s farm in Louisiana after being betrayed and nearly dying. On the farm,
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