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Gabrielle Pollack wrote a new post, Why Realistic Motives Alone Don’t Create Believable Villains 1 month, 1 week ago
As long as a villain has a reason for his wicked behavior, he’ll seem real. Right? Or will he?
Shoppers grow hungry but don’t steal. Bank tellers get angry but don’t beat up customers. Hardships tempt people […]
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Gabrielle Pollack commented on the post, How to Use the Lowpoint to Show Off Your Character's Development 1 month, 2 weeks ago
That’s a nice coincidence! Third plot points can be incredibly hard when you’re right in the middle of them. Good luck!
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Gabrielle Pollack commented on the post, How to Use the Lowpoint to Show Off Your Character's Development 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Thanks so much! Character arcs are one of my favorite things, too :D. (*morns for all the poor characters who have no arcs*).
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Gabrielle Pollack commented on the post, How to Use the Lowpoint to Show Off Your Character's Development 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Thanks for reading, Zachary! The nerd in me loves finding connections like that in fiction, and it’s a double bonus when I get to slip my discoveries into articles. I’m glad it gave you a new perspective on Edmund’s arc.
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Gabrielle Pollack wrote a new post, How to Use the Lowpoint to Show Off Your Character's Development 1 month, 3 weeks ago
When we’re in the thick of writing, we’re pressured to perfectly structure our plots, ace our pacing, and polish our prose. Amid that chaos, character arcs can easily get lost.
We want readers to be touc […]
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“First-degree mentor murder isn’t universally effective” –> Ha! Yes, especially when so many have done it that it’s become cliched.
I never really thought about the connection between the murder-suicide and Edmond’s choices at the end novel. Thanks for pointing that out.
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Thanks for reading, Zachary! The nerd in me loves finding connections like that in fiction, and it’s a double bonus when I get to slip my discoveries into articles. I’m glad it gave you a new perspective on Edmund’s arc.
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This couldn’t have been more perfectly timed…I’m literally in the middle of writing my low point. Seeing how it will tie into victory is definitely my hardest thing right now, since everything’s broken loose at this point. So, thanks for this.
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That’s a nice coincidence! Third plot points can be incredibly hard when you’re right in the middle of them. Good luck!
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Thanks so much! Character arcs are one of my favorite things, too :D. (*morns for all the poor characters who have no arcs*).
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Gabrielle Pollack commented on the post, 2 Common Plot Holes (and How to Fix Them Before Writing Your First Draft) 1 month, 4 weeks ago
I’m glad you found it practical! I love weaving motivations into theme. It helps guide me when I flesh out my characters.
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Gabrielle Pollack wrote a new post, 2 Common Plot Holes (and How to Fix Them Before Writing Your First Draft) 2 months ago
Plot holes are as dangerous to writers as the Joker is to Batman, Sauron is to Frodo, and Thanos is to the Avengers. Inconsistencies and improbabilities sneak into our manuscripts like nefarious villains, […]
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Wonderful! I really appreciated reading an article that had practical ways to fix plot holes. Especially the part about weaving motivations in with the overall theme to create a cohesive whole. Thank you!
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I’m glad you found it practical! I love weaving motivations into theme. It helps guide me when I flesh out my characters.
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Gabrielle Pollack commented on the post, 4 Myths about Outlining I Used to Believe as a Pantser 2 months, 1 week ago
I love this article, Rolena! You have some awesome insights, and I loved hearing a little bit more about your writing journey. 🙂
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Gabrielle Pollack commented on the post, 3 Subtle Ways Fear Might Be Controlling Your Writing 3 months ago
I’m glad this hits home for you. It’s hard to overcome that fear, but it’s worth it in the end. You’ve got this!
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Gabrielle Pollack commented on the post, 3 Subtle Ways Fear Might Be Controlling Your Writing 3 months ago
Thanks for reading, Sage! Have courage, fellow warrior. 🙂
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Gabrielle Pollack wrote a new post, 3 Subtle Ways Fear Might Be Controlling Your Writing 3 months, 1 week ago
Fear is beneficial for the warrior. When the earth was younger, fear motivated people to fight lions and giants to protect themselves or loved ones. Today’s writers are no longer battling beasts with spears but b […]
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Were you writing this about me?? lol
Thanks a lot for this post, it’s what I’ve needed to hear lately.-
Thanks for reading, Sage! Have courage, fellow warrior. 🙂
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Wow, this is what I needed to hear today. In particular, I think fear has kept me from submitting my pieces outside my comfort zone. Thanks for encouraging us!
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I’m glad this hits home for you. It’s hard to overcome that fear, but it’s worth it in the end. You’ve got this!
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Gabrielle Pollack replied to the topic Who wants coaching? in the forum General Writing Discussions 3 months, 3 weeks ago
@daeus Ooo #2 might be just what I need to get my Ridgeline rewrite on the right track. Do you have a spot open?
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Gabrielle Pollack commented on the post, The Door 4 months, 2 weeks ago
This is so beautiful, Sarah! I love the imagery. Thank you for sharing.
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Gabrielle Pollack commented on the post, To Be Feared 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Thank you so much for your encouraging comment! 😀 I am honored. Creating the story was a struggle, so I’m happy it created such a strong experience for you.
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Gabrielle Pollack commented on the post, How Boredom Can Make You a Better Writer 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Beautiful article, Rose! 😀 I’m guilty of wanting to fill every moment with some activity so I can feel productive. In this day and age, I feel like we’ve wrapped our identity in our business and silence can force us to confront who we are. But still and monotonous moments often carry the best ideas, like you said (much more eloquently, I might…[Read more]
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Gabrielle Pollack replied to the topic NaNoWriMo 2019: The Crazy Writers Corner in the forum General Writing Discussions 5 months ago
Progress update: I got in at least 2,149 words yesterday (I think) and 2,015 today. 😀
Just for fun: I made some collages (inspired by @jenwriter17 ‘s epic aesthetics) for my main characters 😀
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Gabrielle Pollack replied to the topic NaNoWriMo 2019: The Crazy Writers Corner in the forum General Writing Discussions 5 months ago
@quinn-ofallon You’ve got this. 😀
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Gabrielle Pollack replied to the topic NaNoWriMo 2019: The Crazy Writers Corner in the forum General Writing Discussions 5 months ago
@corine Welcome! Sounds like an exciting project :D.
@evelyn I love all the different characters you have! I hope you find a way to put them all together. 😀
@jenwriter17 Welcome Jenna! 😀 Did Mari make that profile photo for you? Because I love it. <3
And your novel! *gasps* So fabulous. I’m loving the aesthetics, too.
@eden-anderson *Falls…[Read more]
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Gabrielle Pollack commented on the post, 3 Unique Lessons Novelists Can Learn from Poets 5 months ago
*throws glitter* IT’S HERE! You did such a grand job on this article, Cindy! 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀
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This is great! Reminds me that I need to emphasize my minor villain’s personal justification more. Thanks, Gabrielle!