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My Elf hijacked my story, so I guess I’m off the hook for writing today! 🎄💻 Writers, how do you deal with intrusive characters that write themselves in? #intrusivecharacters #authorlife #characterinterjections #writinghumor #writerproblems #plotdevelopment #writingprocess #writingcommunity
December 17, 2024 at 2:34 PM
What’s your character’s false victory before everything goes wrong? Or do they skip straight to disaster? Drop it below. 👇
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May 27, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Your #QueerRomance doesn't just need the major plot points. Turning points move your readers from one story section to the next. Here's how both work hand in hand to create a compelling narrative.

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Plot Points and Turning Points: Doorways to the Unknown
Plot points and turning points provide new directions for your characters to take.
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September 9, 2024 at 1:31 PM
How to tell if your new book plot is worth finishing... 📚 Not sure if your book plot has what it takes to keep readers hooked? Before you invest more time, find out how to tell 🎥 📺 youtu.be/3XN8dFQ519o #WritingTips #PlotDevelopment #BookWriting #FictionWriting #NewWriters #WritingAdvice
How to tell if your new book plot is worth finishing and publishing - For intermediate authors
YouTube video by Stacey Carroll - Food and Fiction Writing
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June 12, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🎬 My 30-Day Writing Challenge 🎬 Day 17- 21: The past few days I’ve filled in Blake Snyder’s “Save the Cat” story beats and added a main character so things are in flux but moving forward! (I took easter off btw 😜#ScreenwritingChallenge #PlotDevelopment #WritingCommunity #FollowMyJourney
April 21, 2025 at 8:06 PM
How to tell if your new book plot is worth finishing. 📚 Not sure if your book plot has what it takes to keep readers hooked? 📺 youtu.be/3XN8dFQ519o #WritingTips #AmWriting #PlotDevelopment #BookWriting #WritersOnYouTube #FinishThatBook #StoryStructure #FictionWriting #NewWriters #WritingAdvice
How to tell if your new book plot is worth finishing and publishing - For intermediate authors
YouTube video by Stacey Carroll - Food and Fiction Writing
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July 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The Dark Night of the Soul is about emotional pain and physical isolation. But it's also about finding that glimmer of hope that keeps one going.

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Acting Out the Dark Night
Three ways I act out my characters' lowest moments.
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September 25, 2024 at 1:40 PM
An epilogue may or may not be necessary for your story. It can be hard to know when to use it or when to lose it. Here's a few tips to help you decide either way.

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Epilogue or No Epilogue: Does Your Story Need One?
Adding an epilogue to your story isn't an easy decision to make. Here's three ways to help you make that decision.
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October 2, 2024 at 2:53 PM
I like Order in my writing. My characters sometimes prefer Utter Chaos. The decision points we compromise on create a much stronger narrative for future readers.

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Decision Points: Plantsing My Way Through My Story
My characters surprise me more often than not. I love every moment of it.
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September 11, 2024 at 1:50 PM
👻🎢 “Your story isn’t just words—it’s a ride. Give readers twists, turns, and maybe a harmless scream or two.” Make them line up for the next ticket. 📖💨#writingtips #amwriting #writerslife #storytelling #readerengagement #amreading #plotdevelopment #writingcommunity
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March 25, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Don’t you just love it when you’re casually just chatting away and suddenly you know why something happens in your WIP ten chapters from where you are? 😁 #writing #writingcommunity #amwriting #plotdevelopment
August 7, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Plot twists should surprise your reader,
Not make them question reality.
Stick the landing—don’t ham it up. 🐖🛒📚 #writingtips #amwriting #writerlife #plotdevelopment #storystructure #authortips #fictionwriting #plotwist #creativewriting #writingcommunity
June 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
"Confuse your readers just enough to keep them turning pages, but not so much that you lose them. Clarity is key — mystery, not mayhem. 🧭📝
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February 21, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Emotional pain drives a character to change. The Dark Night of the Soul is one of the most importance phases of your #QueerRomance story. You must destroy your character's outlook.

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Emotional Pain, or The Necessity of Rock Bottom
A character’s emotional pain relies on the rock bottom that comes with it.
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September 23, 2024 at 1:22 PM
Oh no, my Elf got himself tangled in Christmas lights on my typewriter, and now I can't write! Writers, what's your best advice for keeping storylines from getting too entangled? #storylines #plotdevelopment #writingprocess #characterdevelopment #writermotivation #plotstructure #amwriting #writer
December 18, 2024 at 1:46 PM
📚 Not sure if your book plot has what it takes to keep readers hooked? Before you invest more time, find out how to tell if your story is worth finishing. Watch the guide 🎥 youtu.be/3XN8dFQ519o #AmWriting #PlotDevelopment #BookWriting #FinishThatBook #FictionWriting #NewWriters #WritingAdvice
How to tell if your new book plot is worth finishing and publishing - For intermediate authors
YouTube video by Stacey Carroll - Food and Fiction Writing
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June 21, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Transition scenes guide readers through the effects of your #QueerRomance character’s decisions, small and large. Here’s a few tips on how to create these transitions.

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Transition Scenes: How to Connect the Dots
Here's three tips on how to connect your story's transition scenes.
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September 16, 2024 at 1:42 PM
What’s the “aha” moment your character has before the final battle? What changes inside them? Drop it below 👇
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June 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM