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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
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
Feb 22, 20214 min read
Sentence Structure & Characterization in Persuasion
Characterization is strongest when we consider tone, word choice, and even sentence structure. Take a lesson from the master: Jane Austen!
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