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Articles & Stories from C. L. Nichols
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Most advice stays at the surface. Breathe, take breaks, think positive thoughts. To regulate emotions, reduce stress, and improve thinking, you need habits that work at a deeper level.

#mentalhealth #life #medium #emotionalhealing #stressrelief #stress
The Mental Health Upgrade You Can Start Today
Regulate Emotions, Reduce Stress, and Sharpen Focus.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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In writing styles, two opposing approaches steal the spotlight: minimalism and maximalism.
Sparse prose or elaborate descriptions? See how they stack up against each other.

#minimalism #maximalism #writingstyle #StoryAngles #fiction #writingcommunity #writer
Minimalism vs. Maximalism in Writing
Are you painting with broad strokes or fine details? In writing styles, two opposing approaches steal the spotlight: minimalism and maximalism.These contrasting techniques shape how authors craft stor...
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January 13, 2026 at 1:54 AM
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Every scene needs a job.
If a scene doesn’t push the story forward, reveal something important, or change something for the characters, it falls flat.

#writingcommunity #indexcards #storybeats #medium #scenes #story #storytelling #creativewriting
Map Story Beats on Cards
Break scenes into purpose, conflict, and outcome.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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Writing a story set on a glowing moon or in an enchanted forest?
Sensory details make these worlds feel real.
These tips help craft vivid details for alien settings.

#fantasy #sciencefiction #sensory #StoryAngles #settings #writingtips #speculativefiction
Bring Strange Worlds to Life
Sensory Details for Alien or Fantasy SettingsWriting a story set on a glowing moon or in an enchanted forest?Unfamiliar settings are tricky. Readers can’t picture them like they do a city or beach.Sen...
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January 12, 2026 at 3:20 AM
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Shadow work is the process of looking at the parts of yourself you usually avoid.

The habits, reactions, and emotional triggers that sit under the surface.

#shadowwork #emotionalhealing #selfawareness #personalgrowth #medium
Shadow Work> Emotional Healing Starts Here
Hidden Patterns Shape Your Life.
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January 11, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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When your futuristic world needs mythical creatures, or your haunted story demands a scientific twist.

Blend science fiction, fantasy, and horror to expand storytelling.

#genreblending #genre #speculativefiction #medium #writing
SciFi/Fantasy/Horror Hybrids
Blending Speculative Fiction Genres.
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January 10, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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On a shabby motel bed at the outskirts of town, a killer tossed and turned. Samuel Struthers had crossed three states putting distance between himself and justice.

#serialstories #StoryAngles #horror #serials #episodicseries
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January 10, 2026 at 3:59 AM
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When a character’s fear, guilt, doubt, or moral pressure takes center stage, the tension rises. You don’t need a chase scene. You need a character who’s struggling with something inside their own head.

#suspense #thriller #fiction #medium #psychologicalthriller
The Mind is the Most Dangerous Setting
Fear, guilt, doubt, and emotional risk create high‑tension storytelling without a single external threat.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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Dark traits shape everyday behavior more than we think. Learn how subtle narcissism, manipulation, and detachment show up in daily life.

#darktraits #DarkTriads #medium #humannature #humanbehavior #psychology #life
Dark Traits Show Up Every Day
The Hidden Dark Side We All Have.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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Big speculative fiction leans on sprawling maps, giant battles, and planets in danger. Micro-scale epics keep most of the story inside a confined setting like an elevator, an interrogation room, or a hospital bed.

#speculativefiction #medium #writing #writingcommunity
Tell World-Shaking Stories In Tiny Rooms
Epic Scenes in Small Spaces.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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Your chest tightens. Your mind starts writing worst-case stories. Nothing dramatic happened. Inside, it feels like danger. That’s a trigger, not you “being too sensitive.”

#triggered #triggers #emotionalhealing #medium #personalgrowth #mentalhealth
Getting Triggered
When Your Past Walks Into the Room.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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Ever felt like you don’t have time to write a full story? Maybe you’re looking for a new writing challenge? Try microfiction, where every word counts and brevity is king.

#microfiction #dribble #drabble #StoryAngles #writing #writingtips #shortstory
Microstories, Drabbles, and Dribbles
Every Word Counts and Brevity is King. When you’re short on time but big on ideas, why not try a quickie? Ever felt like you don’t have time to write a full story? Maybe you’re looking for a new writi...
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January 6, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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You feel broken, but you are already healing. These are signs your emotional healing is working, even on days that feel heavy. See the progress you’ve been missing in yourself.

#healing #mentalhealth #health #progress #medium #MediumWriter #EmotionalHealing
Signs You’re Healing Emotionally
When You Still Feel Broken <with Quiz>
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January 5, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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Why Heroes Fight and Villains Resist in Imagined Worlds.
Motivation shaped by magic, tech, culture, and cosmic forces.

#worldbuilding #heroes #villains #monsters #motivation #medium #characterdevelopment #speculativefiction #writingtips
Why Heroes Fight and Villains Resist in Imagined Worlds
Motivation shaped by magic, tech, culture, and cosmic forces.
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January 3, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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Worldbuilding Logic & Internal Consistency.
Strong Rules for Better Stories (includes quiz).

#worldbuilding #quiz #medium #MediumWriter #mediumwriters #scifi #fantasy #sciencefiction
Worldbuilding Logic & Internal Consistency
Strong Rules for Better Stories (includes quiz).
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January 2, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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The 4 Attachment Styles Explained.
A breakdown of a complex model with plain examples.

#attachmenttheory #attachment #MediumWriter #medium #life #relationships #relationship
The 4 Attachment Styles Explained
A breakdown of a complex model with plain examples.
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January 1, 2026 at 10:21 PM
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Tension in Suspenseful Fiction.
How Writers Engineer Rising Pressure.
Examine pacing, escalation, and structural choices that keep us uneasy.

#tension #suspense #fiction #medium #writing #writer
Tension in Suspenseful Fiction
How Writers Engineer Rising Pressure.
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December 31, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Reinvent Yourself at Any Age.
Rebuild From the Inside Out.
Start fresh and re-create your life.

#reinventyourself #medium #personalgrowth #SelfImprovement #personaldevelopment #changeyourlife #life
Reinvent Yourself at Any Age
Rebuild From the Inside Out.
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December 31, 2025 at 1:33 AM