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The Hardest Types of Protagonists to Write
As if writing protagonists weren't hard enough, some types are innately more difficult to write than others (at least in my opinion)....

Alyssa Rogan
Mar 22, 20215 min read
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Compelling Character Checklist for Writers
Have you ever read (or written) a book and felt like the characters were flat? Like everything about them was superficial or...

Alyssa Rogan
Mar 15, 20214 min read
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5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting a Novel
It doesn't matter if you're a novice or a pro. There will always be some pertinent questions to consider whenever our brain sparks with...

Alyssa Rogan
Mar 5, 20213 min read
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dear writer, be still
I'm almost certain it was Wednesday night. Yes, it must have been, because Thursday ended in a deluge of tears that I slipped on as I...

Alyssa Rogan
Feb 8, 20212 min read
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Show Don't Tell: A Glossary
When you're new to writing, you'll eventually hear the adage, "show, don't tell." You may understand how it's helpful--the readers get to...

Alyssa Rogan
Jan 29, 20213 min read
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My Take on Common Writing Advice
You heard them all the time in high school or Writing 101 classes--"common writing advice." But are they really all that common and are...

Alyssa Rogan
Nov 13, 20204 min read
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Dear Teen Writers... Here's What You Need to Know
You've heard it all before. You're too young. You're too immature. You lack experience and perspective. You haven't found your "voice."...

Alyssa Rogan
Nov 6, 20205 min read
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