Don't fall down that plot hole!
Plot holes come in many sizes, ranging from those that would take Sherlock Holmes to discover, to those that are so big that they can suck down an entire storyline. That said, many famous and successful films contain plot holes. In these films, the lapses in plot are small, or appear in a genre where they are more acceptable, or are camouflaged by mind-numbing…
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Every writer faces the same dilemma when crafting a story - how to keep readers coming back for more? A well-plotted story with compelling characters is key, but there are a couple of extra factors that keep readers engaged and begging for the next story. Creating a "good" story is easy - taking it to the next level is what many beginning writers struggle with, but luckily, that extra polish…
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Congratulations! You've published your book. This in itself is quite an accomplishment. In fact, it's one you probably worked toward for years. Now that your book is on store shelves, however, your real work is just beginning. Many authors don't realize just how important marketing a book is, nor do they understand just how much work goes into promoting a book once it has been published. If…
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You can use possessions to help develop your fictional character. Lets take the example of the characters car. What kind of car does your character drive? How can we use a typical possession such as the characters car to develop the character further?
In making the movie 48 Hours, there was very little script or rehearsal. The movie was mostly shot in sequence and the story grew and changed…
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No matter if you're making a blog for personal purposes, as a hobby or for a business, the first and most important step to making your blog worthwhile is determining what the blog should be about. All blogs need a main focus to hook in readers and to keep them coming back for more, but figuring out a blog topic can be very difficult. Many people don't even know where to start. Luckily, there…
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If you're starting a blog and you intend to make money from it, you should choose a niche topic rather than a general one. Instead of starting a travel blog - a very saturated space -start a blog about travel in Indonesia, traveling to do a particular sport, or the local cuisine in different places. If you're even considering starting a multi-topic or generalist blog, stop! Read these…
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