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M. L. Bull 💙 @mlbullbooks.bsky.social · Jul 3

Check out my latest novel, "The Pact of Freedom."

"A gripping and emotional tale of courage, betrayal, and the quest for freedom..."— 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑃𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝐵𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑅𝑒𝑣𝑖𝑒𝑤

Get your copy and go on an adventure! 🧭📙🚂
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Thanks & God bless 🙏🏽

M. L. Bull 💙 @mlbullbooks.bsky.social · 20h

In a previous episode, I've discussed six outside forces that characters could face in their story world. Watch this next episode about the seven main types of story conflicts and their differences. youtu.be/MQCQCl7emSQ?... #writingcommunity #wriitngtips

JOCW // S2E33: External Conflict: 7 Main Types of Story Conflict #writingtips

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M. L. Bull 💙 @mlbullbooks.bsky.social · 1d

The 4 Conditions for Building Character Arcs in a Book Series wr8ter3.wixsite.com/mlbullbooks/... #brainstorm #characters #arcs #plotting #characterdevelopment #outlining #conditions #fiction #novels #bookseries #movies #writingcommunity #writingtips

The 4 Conditions for Building Character Arcs in a Book Series

Writing a standalone novel is one thing, but completing a whole book series is another and much more challenging. On the flip side, writing book series can be beneficial to authors, allowing them the ...

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M. L. Bull 💙 @mlbullbooks.bsky.social · 1d

The 5 Phases of a Transitional Character Arc: My Character Arc Method wr8ter3.wixsite.com/mlbullbooks/... #brainstorm #character #arcs #positive #negative #storyelements #literarydevices #stasis #turningpoint #resolve #normal #thewizardofoz #dorothy #plotting #writingcommunity #writingtips

The 5 Phases of a Transitional Character Arc: My Character Arc Method

Character arcs are important to show the internal, mental, emotional, and or spiritual development of characters in a story.

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M. L. Bull 💙 @mlbullbooks.bsky.social · 7d

Internal conflict is everything that happens within characters, but that's not the only conflict that our characters face. They also have to deal with their surroundings in the story world. Check out this episode about six outside forces in a story world. youtu.be/r8tiOQMFrnY?... #writingcommunity

JOCW // S2E32: External Conflict: 6 Outside Forces in a Story World #writingtips

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M. L. Bull 💙 @mlbullbooks.bsky.social · 12d

The Stages of Writing: Stage 3: Plotting and Outlining wr8ter3.wixsite.com/mlbullbooks/... #brainstorm #plotting #outlining #characterarcs #storyworld #settings #storybible #sublocations #fiction #book #series #writingcommunity #writingtips

The Stages of Writing: Stage 3: Plotting and Outlining

Plotting and outlining together are the third stage of writing. These two forms of writing are sometimes used interchangeably; but overall, this stage is the preparation that is made before authors wr...

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M. L. Bull 💙 @mlbullbooks.bsky.social · 12d

SETTINGS - Part 2: Interior vs. Exterior Settings and Subtle Details wr8ter3.wixsite.com/mlbullbooks/... #brainstorm #settings #showdonttell #setthescene #interior #exterior #settings #subtle #details #natural #elements #sound #effects #writing #examples #writingcommunity #writingtips

SETTINGS - Part 2: Interior vs. Exterior Settings and Subtle Details

Interior and exterior are the two different types of settings within story writing. As I mentioned in my previous post of worldbuilding, interior settings are settings inside different places or build...

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M. L. Bull 💙 @mlbullbooks.bsky.social · 12d

The Inner World is the "meat and potatoes" of internal conflict. Watch to find out important components that make up the inner world of characters and what each of these elements are used for when outlining the inner journey of characters. youtu.be/EKSjVDt0Sjs?... #writingcommunity #writingtips

JOCW // S2E31: Internal Conflict: The Inner World of Characters #writingtips

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M. L. Bull 💙 @mlbullbooks.bsky.social · 23d

Internal Conflict: The Inner Word of Characters wr8ter3.wixsite.com/mlbullbooks/... #brainstorm #internal #conflict #backstory #emotionalwounds #motivation #emotions #monologue #personality #worldviews #plotting #outlining #storyworld #writingcommunity #writingtips

Internal Conflict: The Inner World of Characters

In previous blog posts, I've discussed the four operations in characters, and the generic and complex emotions characters feel when dealing with internal conflict. Now we get to the "meat and potatoes...

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M. L. Bull 💙 @mlbullbooks.bsky.social · 25d

Took a chance for something I never did before. If this changes green and to "ACCEPTED*, I'll be so glad. Guess I'll see Lord-willing later in December or early next year. 🙏😇✉️ #WritingCommunity #writerslife

M. L. Bull 💙 @mlbullbooks.bsky.social · 26d

Theme: What's Your Story's Idea? wr8ter3.wixsite.com/mlbullbooks/... #brainstorm #theme #storyelements #shortstories #novels #books #ideas #writing #examples #writingcommunity #writingtips

Theme: What's Your Story's Idea?

Theme is many times associated with the message of stories based on the terminology we're familiar with from writing essay and research papers in high school and college. However, theme in the world o...

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M. L. Bull 💙 @mlbullbooks.bsky.social · 27d

Happy First Day of Fall! #fallequinox2025 #firstdayoffall #happyautumn

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M. L. Bull 💙 @mlbullbooks.bsky.social · 27d

The Stages of Writing: Stage 1: Prewriting wr8ter3.wixsite.com/mlbullbooks/... #prewriting #writing #themes #topics #overview #mindmap #shortstories #novels #fiction #writingcommunity #writingtips

The Stages of Writing: Stage 1: Prewriting

Just as there are steps for a recipe, there are different stages of writing. Knowing the stages of writing can be beneficial in breaking down large book projects into smaller tasks. The first stage of...

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M. L. Bull 💙 @mlbullbooks.bsky.social · 28d

Christian Fiction: 7 Common Subgenres of Christian Fiction wr8ter3.wixsite.com/mlbullbooks/... #brainstorm #christianfiction #christianauthors #amish #biblical #fantasy #romance #suspense #historical #contemporary #writingcommunity #writingtips

Christian Fiction: 7 Common Subgenres of Christian Fiction

Christian fiction is a main, broad category of Christian books that incorporates a Christ worldview, emphasizing themes of faith, morality, and redemption. Although some Christian fiction is very piou...

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M. L. Bull 💙 @mlbullbooks.bsky.social · 29d

Internal Conflict: The Emotions Characters Feel & How to Show Them wr8ter3.wixsite.com/mlbullbooks/... #brainstorm #characters #internalconflict #emotions #externalconflict #actionsbeats #dialogue #monologue #descriptions #storyworld #writingcommunity #writingtips

Internal Conflict: The Emotions Characters Feel & How to Show Them

Internal conflict is the inner battle within characters when they collide with external forces. Character emotion is one of the most important aspects of all fictional characters whether they're human...

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M. L. Bull 💙 @mlbullbooks.bsky.social · 29d

Internal Conflict: The 4 Inner Operations in Characters wr8ter3.wixsite.com/mlbullbooks/... #brainstorm #internalconflict #characters #writing #drafting #motivation #development #externalconflict #mind #heart #body #soul #writingcommunity #writingtips

Internal Conflict: The 4 Inner Operations in Characters

Let's say you're a hiker lost in a national park while being on a camping trip. You're troubled and concerned about your safety; but thankfully, you've brought a compass with you to help you find your...

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M. L. Bull 💙 @mlbullbooks.bsky.social · 29d

Character emotion is one of the most important aspects of fiction characters. Check out this latest episode about the emotions characters feel, seven generic emotions, and four specific ways how writers can show their characters' emotions in their stories www.youtube.com/watch?v=ou80... #writingtips

JOCW // S2E30: Internal Conflict: The Emotions Characters Feel & How to Show Them #writingtips

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M. L. Bull 💙 @mlbullbooks.bsky.social · Sep 8

Internal Conflict vs. External Conflict: How They Differ & How to Use Them Effectively wr8ter3.wixsite.com/mlbullbooks/... #brainstorm #plotting #writing #drafting #5Wquestions #storyscenarios #internal #external #conflict #writingcommunity #writingtips

Internal Conflict vs. External Conflict: How They Differ and How to Use Them Effectively

Imagine you're a firefighter that rushes to an emergency house fire. The burning flames and suffocating smoke of the house fire is the external conflict. Startled, you look on at the house fire and fe...

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M. L. Bull 💙 @mlbullbooks.bsky.social · Sep 6

A Christian & Historical read perfect for teen girls and women. Grab your copy and go on an adventure! 🧭📙
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The Pact of Freedom: A Novel

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M. L. Bull 💙 @mlbullbooks.bsky.social · Sep 5

Tomorrow's episode will be a look at internal conflict and external conflict, how they differ, and how writers can use them effectively in their writing. Watch this latest episode to learn the difference between these two conflicts and important key points when using them.

M. L. Bull 💙 @mlbullbooks.bsky.social · Sep 3

The 5 W Questions Method: Who, What, When, Where, & Why wr8ter3.wixsite.com/mlbullbooks/... #brainstorm #writingcommunity #plotting #writing #drafting #outlining #theme #thematicsignificance #storyquestions #fiction #shortstories #novels #books #writingtips

The 5 W Questions Method: Who, What, When, Where, & Why

One of my all-time favorite board games to play is Clue. You know, the one with the colorful suspects where players have to identify the killer, the weapon, and the room where the murder or crime scen...

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M. L. Bull 💙 @mlbullbooks.bsky.social · Aug 23

CHAPTER READINGS // The Pact of Freedom: Ch. 11 youtu.be/9xjr5wFau_c?... #Christian #Historicalfiction #readingcommunity #writingcommunity #chapterreading

🧭 📙🚂CHAPTER READINGS // The Pact of Freedom: Chap 11 #chapterreadings

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M. L. Bull 💙 @mlbullbooks.bsky.social · Aug 18

Hey, self-published authors! 🤓📝🏆

Take a chance and enter this writing competition via @indieauthoralli.bsky.social

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Free "Write Your Why" Competition - Enter Now

Indie Authors! Announcing the SelfPubCon 2025 "Write Your Why" Competition in association with the Alliance of Independent Authors.

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M. L. Bull 💙 @mlbullbooks.bsky.social · Aug 18

Available Now! 🧭📙🚂

One slave master's daughter...
One intriguing violinist...
One chance of a lifetime...

"A gripping and emotional tale of courage, betrayal, and the quest for freedom..."— 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑃𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝐵𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑅𝑒𝑣𝑖𝑒𝑤

Link: books2read.com/b/ThePactofF...

M. L. Bull 💙 @mlbullbooks.bsky.social · Aug 18

Maybe sometime next year. I’m still in the process of planning a lot out for it. But you can check out my Episode 5: Tea Talk on my author channel to find out more information if you want.
Here’s the link: youtu.be/hSmKkDKnFGg?...

TEA TALK | Episode 5: Come Sunday: My Serial Fiction series

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M. L. Bull 💙 @mlbullbooks.bsky.social · Aug 16

Thank you, Lord for reaching 100 videos in counting for "Journey of a Christian Writer" series. Are you a #Christianwriter? Would you like to learn helpful writing tips, tutorials, or creative ways for brainstorming stories?

Subscribe here: www.youtube.com/@JOCWseries #WritingCommunity #writingtips

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