How to Fix A Plot Hole

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No matter how experienced, every writer will encounter a plot hole in their writing at some point in their writing process. This is just one of those things that's inevitable as you develop a story, especially if that story has many facets. Sometimes writers, even great writers, won't notice a plot hole until their editor … Continue reading How to Fix A Plot Hole

How to Write Speculative Poetry

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I haven't talked much about writing poetry on this blog. I have, however, talked quite a bit about speculative genres, mainly science fiction and fantasy. When you think about these genres, you might think of fiction, including novels and short stories. But speculative poetry also exists, and it acts as a great way to take … Continue reading How to Write Speculative Poetry

How to Write A Prologue

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I'll start off by saying that I hate writing the beginning of a book. I can't stop myself from trying to include every detail I think is important or provide as much context as possible to make everything as straightforward as possible. (Clarity is not my strong suit, as Grammarly aptly reminds me even as … Continue reading How to Write A Prologue