- Dec 23, 2023
- 2 min
"But where do I start?" - A Simple, Proven Brainstorming Technique
Many thanks to Useful Fiction LLC for allowing me to share this brainstorming methodology that helps frame a story without getting bogged...
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- Dec 5, 2023
- 3 min
Character Hacks - How to get started (or unstuck).
Opinion columns often use real people and experiences to hook the reader in and set the stage, but fictional characters and plotlines can...
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- Nov 29, 2023
- 2 min
Communicate the New: How to Breach the first Barrier
Communicating new information to an audience is inherently challenging. Humans often dismiss or reject information that is foreign,...
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- Nov 1, 2023
- 3 min
Mental Frameworks: Drafting and Editing
This is a simple list and explanation of some mental models I keep in mind when writing. Think of these as the flight controls. Each lies...
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- Sep 7, 2023
- 3 min
On Style: Versatility
Style has a few different definitions or categories. It can mean the individual's style (such as a unique way of framing stories,...
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- Sep 1, 2023
- 3 min
Crafting is Chaos: Drafting and Editing
It’s easy to mistake bad editing for bad writing. Editing is a different skill set often neglected after high school. When a teacher...
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- Aug 23, 2023
- 3 min
Targeting your Audience: The Chicken and Egg
Column writing is not a journal entry. When writing for publication, the reader is an equal partner. Authors tailor their writing to...
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