Molly Rookwood
Author Spotlight: Natania Barron
Recently, I had the chance to chat with the lovely Natania Barron , the award-winning author of, among other things, the recently...
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Molly Rookwood
Jun 204 min read
Jewish Sensitivity Reading: What Is It?
What is Jewish sensitivity reading? Why is it important, why do I offer it, and when is it necessary? Let's discuss!
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Molly Rookwood
May 29, 20235 min read
Compelling Relationships: Shadow and Bone's Downfall
What makes a relationship compelling? We'll look at why Shadow and Bone fails to create a compelling relationship, and how you can do better!
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Molly Rookwood
Apr 24, 20237 min read
Antisemitism in Fantasy and Fairy Tales
I recently had the privilege of giving a presentation on antisemitism in fiction and fantasy, a topic I care about deeply. Antisemitism...
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Molly Rookwood
Mar 27, 20234 min read
No Swords, No Flowers: Anatomy and Sex Scenes
When writing sex scenes, relying on metaphors is distracting at best and cringey at worst. Let's talk about sex scenes and anatomy!
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Molly Rookwood
Jan 30, 20234 min read
Romance Tropes: Friends to Lovers
It’s the season of love (or blanket burritos, or both), so I’m continuing my romance tropes series with the obvious sequel to my enemies...
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Molly Rookwood
Jan 10, 20234 min read
On Disagreeing With Your Editor
Disagreeing with your editor happens—it's part of the collaborative nature of editing, and can help to make your writing the best it can be.
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Molly Rookwood
Oct 7, 20225 min read
Words Left Unsaid: When to Tell, not Show
Were you taught "Show, don't tell" as a golden rule of writing? It's time to break it, and Guy Gavriel Kay is here to show us why.
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Molly Rookwood
Sep 23, 20224 min read
ACES Accelerate: Reflections Post-Conference
I had a marvellous time at the ACES Accelerate conference! I caught up with friends, learned from experts, and watched some macro magic.
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Molly Rookwood
Jul 22, 20224 min read
Using Story Maps for Self-Revision
Self-editing is scary, but using developmental editing techniques can help! Let's talk about story maps and how to make them work for you!
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