165 articles on "hara"

Writing a Page Turner

What's going to happen next? You turn the pages as quickly as you can. Agitated, you read on, lured by the sense of dread that's pulsing through your veins. You don't realize it, but you're holding your breath. Something's go...

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Who's Telling This Story, Anyway?

I want to address another issue that beginning writers often have difficulty accomplishing. The Writing Perspective. Who the heck is telling this story, anyway? Is it the author, the character, more than one character at a time, or some unknown perso...

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Backstories Help You Write Three Dimensional Characters

Which is more important: a good plot or great characters? Whilst a humdinger of a plot will add zest to the story, it may all be wasted if your characters are flat and uninteresting. An excellent way to avoid this is to use backstories to make your c...

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Creating Characters For A Short Story

Ever marvelled at the great writers whose characters seem full of life and reality? There are so many aspects to creating a character the exercise can seem daunting, but by following this simple step-by-step formula, you can soon have your character ...

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The Benefits of Reading Fiction

"The Benefits of Reading Fiction" Reading is a truly remarkable activity that offers countless benefits to individuals of all ages. Whether it is non-fiction or fiction, reading plays a significant role in expanding one's knowledge, imagination, and...

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