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“And” in Action

March 27, 2017 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

A discussion about the use of “and” to connect two actions of the same subject. “And” doesn’t imply that the actions happen simultaneously.

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Habits, Motions, and Common Actions of Fictional Characters

July 2, 2014 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

Tips for putting characters into motion with habits and physical movement without disrupting the main action of a story.

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Character Reaction—Make Your Characters Respond

October 20, 2011 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

Character reaction propels story from initial event to climax and resolution. Remember to include character responses as your plot progresses.

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You Got My Attention, But Where’s the Action?

September 5, 2011 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

Stories need action events. Something needs to happen, not only to keep characters moving forward, but to keep readers interested.

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