Molly Rookwood
Romance Tropes: Enemies to Lovers
Ah, romance tropes. Where would we be without you? Romance novels are built on established and well-loved tropes. Other genres, of...
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Molly Rookwood
Feb 11, 20225 min read
Something to Prove: Internal and External Goals
Characters, like us, have goals that drive and motivate them. What are your characters' internal and external goals? What are yours?
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Molly Rookwood
Jan 10, 20225 min read
When to Let Go: A Writer's Insight
If a story just isn't working, when do you choose to let go and set it aside? Jack Wong joins me this week to provide an author's viewpoint on letting a story go.
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Molly Rookwood
Nov 15, 20216 min read
Who's Telling the Story: Narration and Point of View
Choosing the correct point of view for your story changes how your readers receive your words. Which point of view is right for you?
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Molly Rookwood
Oct 28, 20216 min read
What Makes a Villain: Part Two
It's important to make monsters and villains scary for the right reasons. Let's look at racism and ableism in fantasy and how to avoid them.
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Molly Rookwood
Oct 18, 20213 min read
What Makes a Villain: Part One
Villains are an important part of fantasy writing. Let's look at what makes a convincing villain—and why some villains fall flat.
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Molly Rookwood
Oct 4, 20214 min read
The "Romance Novels Are Less Legitimate" Mindset
Many writers and readers view romance novels as less legitimate than other genres. But romance holds an important place in the literary canon, and is so much fun!
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Molly Rookwood
Sep 7, 20213 min read
The September Reset: Step Back, Reevaluate, Start Again
For many people, September is a time to refresh and reset. Whatever prompts your need for change, it's time to refresh, reflect, and reset.
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Molly Rookwood
Jul 19, 20214 min read
Don't Let the Grind Grind You Down
Grind culture is all around us, but we can choose to lessen its hold on our lives. Reject the grind and hustle to find balance in your life.
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Molly Rookwood
Jun 21, 20214 min read
"Oytmeal Middaht Milk": Accents and Dialects in Writing
When writing about characters from different backgrounds or cultures, should you include accents and dialects in your writing? Let's discuss!
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