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Writing: Using Your Characters’ Words to Develop Their Character

Posted on December 3, 2017 by M. B. Weston

When I mention using words as part of character development, I’m not just talking about writing dialogue. Dialogue can progress the plot and reveal thoughts, but the words your character chooses to use reveal much more than those. Here are … Continue reading →

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Writing Technique: Star Wars–an Example of How to Break the Rules

Posted on October 12, 2012 by M. B. Weston

Almost any writing rule can be broken, as long as the author 1) earns the right to break it and 2) executes properly. For the past few weeks, we’ve been discussing how to create the suspension of disbelief in readers … Continue reading →

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