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- Published by Rebecca Dolence on December 20, 2024
Using Personal Reflection to Create Memorable CharactersWriting and Learning Call me crazy, but it feels like this past year flew by as if some great…
- Published by Rebecca Dolence on October 31, 2024
Ghouls are the creatures we fear when alone in an vacant spaces. They hide in dark, scary places, such as cemeteries and abandoned buildings, or…
- Published by Rebecca Dolence on October 30, 2024
A Guide to Writing Horror for Middle Grade ReadersWriting and Learning Horror is a hair-raising experience to both write and read and fortunately for us,…
- Published by Rebecca Dolence on October 30, 2024
Halloween's roots date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. It symbolizes the cycle of life and death, influencing modern traditions like costumes and…
- Published by Rebecca Dolence on October 15, 2024
To write a terrifying story, begin by developing a chilling setting, as it establishes the horror tone. Ordinary locations can become sinister through vivid imagery…
- Published by Rebecca Dolence on September 30, 2024
Check under your bed before you turn off the light. You never know what will disturb your slumber. Boggarts lurk in the dark, shadowy corners…
- Published by Rebecca Dolence on September 13, 2024
A GUIDE TO STARTING YOUR NOVEL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ACTIONWriting and Learning Picture it. Your world is built. The central most important characters…
- Published by Rebecca Dolence on August 30, 2024
The word Banshee or Bean Sidhe, is pronounced [Ban-Shee]. Ban, meaning woman, and Sidhe meaning fairy mounds or fairy dwellings. This basically translates to “the…
- Published by Rebecca Dolence on August 15, 2024
Villains often emerge from tragic experiences that shape their perception and actions. This piece emphasizes that most villains are not inherently evil but are molded…
- Published by Rebecca Dolence on August 15, 2024
The article delves into the significance of archetypes in fiction writing, emphasizing that relatable characters are central to engaging readers. It explains the differences between…
- Published by Rebecca Dolence on August 15, 2024
Self-editing scenes helps refine your manuscript by focusing on structure and thematic coherence. Each scene, like a puzzle piece, must have conflict, tension, and clear…
- Published by Rebecca Dolence on July 31, 2024
The combination of energy and intention are a powerful force. We can pull our energy from a place of love by offering positivity for the…
