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Writing Thoughts: How Genre Shapes Reader Expectations & Writer Choices

1/27/2023

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Writing Thoughts: How Genre Shapes Reader Expectations & Writer Choices, Matthew Dewey, The Penned Sleuth, Explore the intersection of genre conventions and writer choices in this thought-provoking opinion article

From romance to science fiction, every genre has its own set of conventions and tropes and it helps if the writer is familiar with them, as readers have come to expect them. Now, some would say you need to forget these writing conventions, that they make stories far too predictable. Today, I am going to share my thoughts and I look forward to hearing your thoughts.

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Creating Memorable Characters: Proven Techniques from Successful Fiction

1/24/2023

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Creating Memorable Characters: Proven Techniques from Successful Fiction, Learn how to create impactful, well-rounded characters with proven techniques. This blog post will guide you through the process of defining your characters' backstory, motivations, physical appearance, mannerisms, and inner conflicts to make them believable, relatable, and engaging for readers. From Harry Potter's traumatic childhood to Winston Smith's inner conflict in George Orwell's 1984, discover how to use these elements to craft memorable characters in your own writing. Don't miss this in-depth guide for writers looking to elevate their storytelling.

We all want to create impactful, well-rounded characters. For many writers, this is the most important aspect of a story; a fantastic character that a reader loves to follow. In this post, I will discuss how you can make a memorable character, using proven techniques. By the end, you will have a great idea of making your characters believable, relatable, and engaging.

With that said, let’s get to it!

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Writing Thoughts: Switching Character Perspectives & How it Enhances the Reading Experience

1/20/2023

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Enhancing the Reading Experience: The Benefits of Switching Character Perspectives in WritingExplore the benefits of switching character perspectives in writing and how it can enhance the reading experience for readers. Learn about different techniques of switching perspectives, from third-person narration to first-person character switching and

Switching character perspectives is a popular technique in writing used in all genres. While many novels today still like to stick with a single character’s perspective, having multiple characters to bounce between has its benefits. Here is why I think it enhances the reading experiences of most novels.

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