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Gabrielle Pollack wrote a new post, How to Worldbuild without Losing Your Mind 4 days, 17 hours ago
I tend to procrastinate about worldbuilding because it overwhelms me. I’m expected to design an alternate reality that’s as complex and nuanced as my own. Considering the thousands of cultural customs, geo […]
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Gabrielle Pollack wrote a new post, Why Consequences Are the Answer to the Plot vs. Character Dilemma 1 month, 1 week ago
Which is more important: characters or plot? Writers have been locked in that debate for centuries. Plot-oriented writers argue that conflict engages readers. But character-oriented writers insist that readers […]
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Gabrielle Pollack wrote a new post, 4 Tried and True Methods to Stop Over-Editing 1 month, 3 weeks ago
I have a confession: trying to find the right words takes me ages. I obsess over sentence structure, vocabulary, and descriptions, pouring my time and energy into the black hole of unnecessary edits.
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Gabby,
Thank you, thank you, thank you for this article! I so needed to hear this and practice it. I am one of those self-critical editors that stress over finding the optimal placement of the article ‘a” in any given sentence.
I do need to find that volume switch on my internal editor and crank it down a few thousand decibels if I am ever going to get my WIP finished.
I will be following the great advice you have here.
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This over editor is very thankful for this article!!!
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Definitely needed this article! I just edited the same three paragraphs 4 times in the past 24 hours. I must stop! lol Thank you!
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Gabrielle Pollack commented on the post, How to Make Readers Fall in Love with a Romantic Relationship 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Yes! Pride and Prejudice is incredible for just that reason. Sacrifice is my favorite thing about any romance, and Austin’s story has plenty.
Thanks for reading!
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Gabrielle Pollack commented on the post, How to Make Readers Fall in Love with a Romantic Relationship 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Rachel and Allyson,
I’m glad you both enjoyed the article! Good luck with writing your short story and novel!
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Gabrielle Pollack commented on the post, How to Make Readers Fall in Love with a Romantic Relationship 2 months ago
Welcome! Thanks for reading!
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Gabrielle Pollack commented on the post, A Reliable Test to Determine Whether Your Novel Glorifies Evil 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Lily,
I’m so glad you found my article inspiring! It’s so encouraging to me when other writers resound with the thoughts bouncing around in my head.
This is my first time rereading the article after our copy editor fixed it up, and I think she dressed that line up extra well. 😀
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Gabrielle Pollack commented on the post, A Reliable Test to Determine Whether Your Novel Glorifies Evil 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Glynis,
Your comment warms my heart. I’m glad I could share my recent revelation with you, and I appreciate that you took the time to tell me how it helped you. Thank you so much for reading!
P.S. half the credit for the beauty of the article must go to our copy Editor, Brianna. She’s a ninja with words and made mine sound prettier than…[Read more]
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Gabrielle Pollack wrote a new post, How to Make Readers Fall in Love with a Romantic Relationship 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Have you ever loved a relationship more than the characters in it?
Sure, Mr. and Mrs. Right were likable on their own, but their dynamic was so compelling that both of them dying would have been less […]-
Oooooh, lovely article, thanks for writing it!!!!!!
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Welcome! Thanks for reading!
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Thank you so much! I’m preparing to write a romance short story for an anthology contest, even though I’m not much of a romance reader myself. So this article came just in time!
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That was so good!!! Thank you so much! I’ve never really written romance but I want to try and incorporate it in my next book and so this was a huge help!!
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Rachel and Allyson,
I’m glad you both enjoyed the article! Good luck with writing your short story and novel!
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I like the point you make about love resembling forgiveness. It made me think of why Pride and Prejudice still strikes a chord with so many readers. Darcy is sacrificial and giving even when he’s not getting acknowledgment or accolades, and Elizabeth is overcoming her own shortcomings to extend forgiveness. Love costs us, but it calls us upward for sure!
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Yes! Pride and Prejudice is incredible for just that reason. Sacrifice is my favorite thing about any romance, and Austin’s story has plenty.
Thanks for reading!
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Gabrielle Pollack wrote a new post, A Reliable Test to Determine Whether Your Novel Glorifies Evil 3 months, 3 weeks ago
For the first six years of my writing life, I didn’t know how to find the exact spot where a story sinks into a bottomless pit of darkness.
Nobody around me could agree on which kinds of content deserved an R […]-
So insightful and beautifully written. There is such a balance to writing a compelling story full of Truth and beauty while still acknowledging the darkness and sin and need for redemption. You’ve done a great job making me think through the stories I’m telling and how to make them better. Thanks so much for the article.
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Glynis,
Your comment warms my heart. I’m glad I could share my recent revelation with you, and I appreciate that you took the time to tell me how it helped you. Thank you so much for reading!
P.S. half the credit for the beauty of the article must go to our copy Editor, Brianna. She’s a ninja with words and made mine sound prettier than they did in my first draft :D.
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“But avoiding censure isn’t the point—it’s writing according to ideals informed by your faith. People, even well-meaning people, are fickle, and in the end, you are accountable for your choices, not readers’ reactions or assumptions.”
I really liked that line, as it’s a much needed reminder for me. Thank you for this post, Gabrielle! It left me feeling more encouraged and inspired as a writer. 🙂
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Lily,
I’m so glad you found my article inspiring! It’s so encouraging to me when other writers resound with the thoughts bouncing around in my head.
This is my first time rereading the article after our copy editor fixed it up, and I think she dressed that line up extra well. 😀
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Gabrielle Pollack commented on the post, Insecure Writers Don’t Need More Reassurance, They Need More Surrender 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Thanks for reading, Jenny! I’m glad it touched you, and I hope it helps you defeat those lies!
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Gabrielle Pollack commented on the post, Insecure Writers Don’t Need More Reassurance, They Need More Surrender 5 months, 2 weeks ago
So do I! These lies are so subtle, and I think a lot of us struggle with them. I hope you find victory over them, and are reminded daily of God’s love for you. <3
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Gabrielle Pollack commented on the post, Insecure Writers Don’t Need More Reassurance, They Need More Surrender 5 months, 2 weeks ago
We were happy to write it. Thank you for reading it and for letting us know it helped you. It’s encouraging to us, and we appreciate it. 🙂 I wish you the best on your writing journey and hope you find victory when battling the lies that try to hold you back. <3
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Gabrielle Pollack commented on the post, Insecure Writers Don’t Need More Reassurance, They Need More Surrender 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Thank you for reading, Amy!
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Gabrielle Pollack commented on the post, Insecure Writers Don’t Need More Reassurance, They Need More Surrender 5 months, 2 weeks ago
I’m glad this article helped! Thank you for reading!
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Gabrielle Pollack commented on the post, Insecure Writers Don’t Need More Reassurance, They Need More Surrender 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Thank you for reading, Sarah! I’m glad these articles helped you as a songwriter. 😀
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Gabrielle Pollack commented on the post, Insecure Writers Don’t Need More Reassurance, They Need More Surrender 5 months, 2 weeks ago
I’m glad it touched you, Julia. <3
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Gabrielle Pollack wrote a new post, Insecure Writers Don’t Need More Reassurance, They Need More Surrender 6 months ago
Editor’s Note: This article is the final installment in our five-part series on renewing storytellers’ souls. To learn why we did this series and how we approached the topics, read our introductory pos […]
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Wow. I really needed this. Thanks so much for this article, Gabreille!!
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I’m glad this article helped! Thank you for reading!
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Thank you so much! All of these are lies I deal with in writing as well as other areas of life and I desperately needed this. I especially lived how you pointed out it’s more complicated than just labeling those voices stupid and that God will love us no matter what we do.
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So do I! These lies are so subtle, and I think a lot of us struggle with them. I hope you find victory over them, and are reminded daily of God’s love for you. <3
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I’m glad it touched you, Julia. <3
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Thank you for reading, Sarah! I’m glad these articles helped you as a songwriter. 😀
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Thank you for reading, Amy!
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We were happy to write it. Thank you for reading it and for letting us know it helped you. It’s encouraging to us, and we appreciate it. 🙂 I wish you the best on your writing journey and hope you find victory when battling the lies that try to hold you back. <3
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Thanks for reading, Jenny! I’m glad it touched you, and I hope it helps you defeat those lies!
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Gabrielle Pollack wrote a new post, How to Use Worldbuilding to Deepen Your Plot 7 months, 1 week ago
Worldbuilding and plotting are two separate processes, right?
Wrong. Like every component of fiction, story world and plot are interlinked. Or rather, they can be. When you make the effort to use […]
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