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Inside James Joyce's Epiphanies, and Finding Writing Magic in the Mundane
James Joyce showed us that the sacred hides in the ordinary. Here’s how writers can train their perception to capture writing epiphanies in everyday life.
Kurt Vonnegut’s 8 creative writing rules changed how I write stories
These eight witty writing rules from a literary master can help you through storytelling roadblocks, edits, and give your writing meaning.
The Chekhov’s gun checklist: How to edit your writing so each detail matters
Write with purpose using Chekhov’s Gun. Get 5 steps to set expectations, deliver payoffs, and cut unnecessary details for clearer, more impactful writing.
Hemingway’s iceberg theory: How to infuse your writing with subtext and realism
Hemingway’s stories force you to read between the lines. Here’s how writers can follow in his footsteps by infusing their writing with subtext and realism.
Stephen King’s writing routine: 10 lessons in being prolific
It’s hard to name a writer who has impacted culture and media more than Stephen King. But how did he do it? Let's explore his writing routine.
The 12 Archetypes: The psychology of creating original characters and brands
What are the 12 archetypes, and how can they help you create compelling characters and differentiated brands? Let's unpack what writers can learn.
Kurt Vonnegut draws the shape of all great narratives
Kurt Vonnegut felt that all of the world’s stories have simple shapes that can be spat out by computers. Here are 5 of the most famous.