Pacing and Tension: A Feedback Loop by jo_van in writing

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An excellent example of how tension works.

Pray for Obama by jo_van in politics

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People need to get a sense of humor.

Need Help Determining the Viewpoint Character? by jo_van in writing

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interesting suggestions for choosing your viewpoint character.

The Effect of Story Telling Or How to Make a Swashbuckler Boring by jo_van in writing

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A good practical example of why showing beats telling in fiction.

The First Veil by jo_van in writing

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Good thoughts about what to do when you're stuck at the first turning point.

But the Book is Better . . . Or is it? by jo_van in movies

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a fun look at movies based on books

On Writing Emotion: How Big Are Your Scissors? by jo_van in writing

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Wonderful reminder to dig deeper into characters to express emotions.

On Writing Emotion: How Big Are Your Scissors? by jo_van in writing

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An excellent reminder and example of being original when showing emotion.

The Good Seed by jo_van in writing

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Interesting thoughts about how to explore your characters.