- Published by Rebecca Dolence on October 10, 2025
In this article, we explore how the protagonist’s deepest struggles become the stage for their greatest strength.
- Published by Rebecca Dolence on September 17, 2025
In this article, you will learn that characters are more than they appear. They are like onions, waiting for the writer to peel back the…
- Published by Rebecca Dolence on August 17, 2025
When stuck to write your next story, try using the What If technique
- Published by Rebecca Dolence on July 31, 2025
The unicorn is more than a mere character in your story. They are guardians of the natural world. Unicorns represent innocence, transformation, wisdom, strength, and…
- Published by Rebecca Dolence on July 14, 2025
Creatures deepen story structure, not by simply creating fear; instead, they symbolize deeper meaning than the surfaced definitions.
- Published by Rebecca Dolence on June 30, 2025
The Griffin is a powerful and unique creature, with a head of an eagle and the body of a lion, this formidable foe will fight…
- Published by Rebecca Dolence on June 20, 2025
In this article, you will learn how to create characters with depth and develop a backstory will showcase the root of the character’s issue, as…
- Published by Rebecca Dolence on May 31, 2025
Kelpies are water spirits found near the rivers and streams of Scotland. Beware! For the attractive pony, with a dripping wet tail, wondering the shoreline…
- Published by Rebecca Dolence on May 14, 2025
The revision process is a long and difficult one, but with practice, you can take that debut manuscript and make it a debut novel.
- Published by Rebecca Dolence on April 30, 2025
There is something humbling about Bigfoot, as he lives half in our reality and the other half, well, that’s up to our theoretical friend to…
- Published by Rebecca Dolence on April 17, 2025
In this article, writers will learn: 1. The importance of change 2. How plotting sets up change 3. The difference between internal and external change
- Published by Rebecca Dolence on March 31, 2025
El Chupacabra is known in Latin America as a monster that attacks animals and drains them of their blood. Chupa, means “to suck” and Cabra,…
Writer's Blogs & Tips
DEATH OF THE PROTAGONIST
October 10, 2025
In this article, we explore how the protagonist’s deepest struggles become the stage for their greatest strength.Read more
ALL CHARACTERS WEAR MASKS:
September 17, 2025
In this article, you will learn that characters are more than they appear. They are like onions, waiting for the writer to peel back the layers to show the readers the true essence of their flaws.Read more
WHAT TO WRITE NEXT?
August 17, 2025
When stuck to write your next story, try using the What If techniqueRead more
Mythological & Fantastic Creatures of Lore
July 14, 2025
Creatures deepen story structure, not by simply creating fear; instead, they symbolize deeper meaning than the surfaced definitions.Read more
CREATING CHARACTER BACKSTORY
June 20, 2025
In this article, you will learn how to create characters with depth and develop a backstory will showcase the root of the character’s issue, as well as, where to insert the flashback in appropriate places throughout the story.Read more
TYPING THE END:
May 14, 2025
The revision process is a long and difficult one, but with practice, you can take that debut manuscript and make it a debut novel.Read more
THE ARC OF CHANGE:
April 17, 2025
In this article, writers will learn: 1. The importance of change 2. How plotting sets up change 3. The difference between internal and external changeRead more
SCENE WRITING:
March 18, 2025
Your novel is made of up of a few dozen scenes, all interconnected, to drive the narrative forward.Read more
WRITING TENSION IN STORY
February 13, 2025
Tension is the emotional anxiety that arises from conflict in a story, built by showing the intricate emotional details of characters and their desires. It keeps readers engaged by making them anxious about what happens next.Read more
LUNAR NEW YEAR
January 29, 2025
The Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, is a traditional festival that marks the beginning of the new year on the lunar calendar. The origins of the Lunar New Year are deeply rooted in Chinese culture and history, dating back thousands of years.Read more
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
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 overseeing power snatched the calendar off the side of the refrigerator and flipped through the months like a Las Vegas black jack dealer shuffling a…Read more
THERE’S A MONSTER UNDER MY BED
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, the scary season is upon us. October is the time of year that horror writers sharpen their pencils and skip in and out of the…Read more
