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Why All Speculative Fiction Writers Should Read the Bible

5/26/2014

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All? Yes, even non-Christian writers of speculative fiction should read the Bible. Here are five very good reasons:

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Write Less, Say More: Tips for Reducing Your Word Count and Improving Your Writing Overall

5/19/2014

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A hefty word count does not prove that you are a strong writer. In fact, it may be a symptom of the evil disease: clutter. Let's take a look at how you can recognize and defeat clutter in your writing.

Question: What do you do to tighten your writing?

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Dr. Fiction: Interviews with Villains - Witch King of Angmar

5/12/2014

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Dr. Fiction interviews the Witch King of Angmar from the Lord of the Rings, and discusses the strategies for increasing a villain's creepiness factor: disfigurement, masks, and other props or features.

Question: What do you think increases a villain's creepiness?

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