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Chalk Paint for Geeks, Cosplayers, and YouTubers…

Posted on November 14, 2017 by M. B. Weston

My next YouTube video is on “Show, Don’t Tell Using Dialogue,” and I figured I could best show dialogue’s importance by bringing in Wilson, the infamous volleyball from Castaway. The problem: Wilsons are really hard to come by… I decided … Continue reading →

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M. B. Weston’s Writing Diary: 03/07/15

Posted on March 8, 2015 by M. B. Weston

In the rough draft, dialogue is not my friend. Generally, my characters overstate the obvious, say things in long, awkward, complete sentences that no one actually says, and generally talk too much–especially in battle or fighting. Basically, they talk like … Continue reading →

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M. B. Weston’s Writing Diary: 01/18/15

Posted on January 19, 2015 by M. B. Weston

I am so glad that the rough draft is supposed to be rough and that Microsoft Word comes equipped with both the undo button and the cut and paste function. Last night’s writing session was all about getting down the … Continue reading →

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