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Letia Michelle Ames
Better Writing


Who's the Driver?
The third Keystone: The Character, and how to build them with the overall story in mind.
Oct 158 min read
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For What Reason?
Discovering the reason our readers pick up our books helps us create novels adored by many. Considering their desires isn't selling out; it's "feeding" the masses and might offer direction.
Oct 84 min read
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Finding Your Why
Explore our first Keystone in writing a novel, the compass: "Finding Your Why."
Sep 244 min read
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Bullseye Editing
An editing concept to help a massive process break down into easier steps.
Sep 176 min read
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The Frosting on the Cake
How to know when our subplots, like frosting, are too much, too little, or just right.
Sep 104 min read
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Monster Endurance: Am I Any Good?
Every author questions, "Is this good?" Letia expounds on three factors that help her endure that monsterous question.
Aug 209 min read
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Getting to Chapter 2
The Art of Progression, and moving on in an imperfect document.
Aug 143 min read
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Flashback, Timey-Wimey, Wibbly-Wobbly.
My argument in favor of the Flashback.
Nov 29, 20252 min read
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Reality Vs. Realistic Writing
Reality Vs. Realistic. Thoughts on considering limitations of fantasy and when to stop researching.
Aug 15, 20253 min read
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