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Gabrielle Pollack commented on the post, Insecure Writers Don’t Need More Reassurance, They Need More Surrender 4 years, 5 months 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 4 years, 5 months 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 4 years, 5 months 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 4 years, 5 months 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 4 years, 5 months 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 4 years, 5 months ago
I’m glad it touched you, Julia. <3
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Gabrielle Pollack wrote a new post 4 years, 5 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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Gabrielle Pollack wrote a new post 4 years, 6 months ago
Worldbuilding and plotting are two separate processes, right?
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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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Gabrielle Pollack wrote a new post 4 years, 9 months ago
Somewhere along the road, every fiction writer will be asked to participate in a critique. It’s practically a guarantee.
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Whether you’re new to critiquing or are already teamed up with an epic partner (who […]
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Thanks for sharing! I’m starting an editing and critique business soon and this was very helpful.
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Gabrielle Pollack wrote a new post 4 years, 10 months ago
The Mandalorian. Artemis Fowl. Dustfinger. Kaz Brekker. These antiheroes and countless others have captured the imaginations of viewers, readers, and fangirls with such ferocity that traditional heroes struggle to […]
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You outdid yourself, Gabby. Excellent breakdown. Now I gotta go write an antihero or something.
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Wow, that was amazing! I loved that post! I had always wondered why Dustfinger stood out so much to me, even though he was far from a perfect hero. I have also experimented with antiheroes in my writing and your post really encouraged me.
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Gabrielle Pollack wrote a new post 4 years, 12 months ago
For years, short stories remained cloaked in mystery for me. I hadn’t the slightest idea how to write one, much less imbue a theme into it. I stumbled in the dark, creating tales and hoping themes would m […]
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(Popping in to say that I follow your blog and you should totally submit a story)
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Thanks so much for this article, Miss Pollack (amazing, as usual). I recently got a short story published (YAY) and was comparing it to this the whole time. SO. HELPFUL. Keep up the good work!! 😀
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Gabrielle Pollack wrote a new post 5 years ago
Have you ever written a scene that you’re just not satisfied with, but you can’t put your finger on what’s wrong with it?
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Perhaps the pacing inches along at the speed of a crippled snail, or the theme […]
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Gabrielle Pollack commented on the post, How to Surprise Readers with Your Story’s Theme 5 years ago
So do I, man. So do I. I’m hopping I’ll be skilled enough one day to hide a theme like Patrick Ness does. It’s my favorite thing to experience as a reader.
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Gabrielle Pollack commented on the post, How to Overcome the Two Types of Long-Term Writer’s Block 5 years ago
Hey Emily,
These versions of writer’s block are the absolute worst, but they’re a natural (if unpleasant) part of the process. I hope you find a breakthrough soon (and can stay patient with yourself in the meanwhile).
Blessings,
Gabrielle
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Gabrielle Pollack commented on the post, How to Overcome the Two Types of Long-Term Writer’s Block 5 years ago
Dear Joelle,
I 100% agree. Peterson is my hero.
The struggle is real. It’s crazy how tempting lighters look when the going gets rough XD. I’m glad this article helped you!
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Gabrielle Pollack commented on the post, How to Overcome the Two Types of Long-Term Writer’s Block 5 years ago
Hey Glynis!
Bird by Bird is fantastic food for the muse! I’m happy to meet another fan.
I’m glad this article came at the right time for you. I know how rough dry spells are, but they also tend to come with growth. At the same time, I hope yours ends soon! Keep your head up, and I wish you the best of luck as you try to press on.
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Gabrielle Pollack wrote a new post 5 years, 1 month ago
I recently taught a class of sixth graders about the elements of story. After I finished the bulk of my presentation, I opened the floor for questions. A kid in the back raised his hand. “Have you ever had w […]
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Ooh, I love Adorning the Dark (and the Wingfeather Saga. And Wingfeather Tales. And anything Andrew Peterson).
Great article, Ms. Pollack! I definitely am struggling with writer’s block and the incessant longing to pull out a lighter (or find the delete button) and get rid of my story once and for all. XD This is very helpful, thank you!!-
Dear Joelle,
I 100% agree. Peterson is my hero.
The struggle is real. It’s crazy how tempting lighters look when the going gets rough XD. I’m glad this article helped you!
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Hey Glynis!
Bird by Bird is fantastic food for the muse! I’m happy to meet another fan.
I’m glad this article came at the right time for you. I know how rough dry spells are, but they also tend to come with growth. At the same time, I hope yours ends soon! Keep your head up, and I wish you the best of luck as you try to press on.
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Hey Emily,
These versions of writer’s block are the absolute worst, but they’re a natural (if unpleasant) part of the process. I hope you find a breakthrough soon (and can stay patient with yourself in the meanwhile).
Blessings,
Gabrielle
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Gabrielle Pollack wrote a new post 5 years, 2 months ago
If readers can predict a story’s moral, it’s more likely to disengage them than it is to influence them. This presents us with an imposing ultimatum: either spring a message on readers unexpectedly, or leave them […]
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I love point 2
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So do I, man. So do I. I’m hopping I’ll be skilled enough one day to hide a theme like Patrick Ness does. It’s my favorite thing to experience as a reader.
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Gabrielle Pollack wrote a new post 5 years, 2 months ago
The newest character who’s taken up residence inside your mind is a vibrant being with compelling desires and deep emotions. But the instant you pluck him out and flatten him onto a page, he becomes limper than w […]
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Gabrielle Pollack commented on the post, How Should Christian Authors Portray Bittersweet Endings? 5 years, 5 months ago
I agree with you there. Dismal situations make hope shine all the brighter in stories.
Setting out to write a good ending, whether it be bittersweet or not, is a great place to start. 🙂 Thanks for reading!
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Wow. I really needed this. Thanks so much for this article, Gabreille!!
I’m glad this article helped! Thank you for reading!
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.
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
I’m glad it touched you, Julia. <3
Thank you for reading, Sarah! I’m glad these articles helped you as a songwriter. 😀
Thank you for reading, Amy!
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
Thanks for reading, Jenny! I’m glad it touched you, and I hope it helps you defeat those lies!