Posted on September 19, 2024 at 12:33 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
The writing blogs we follow took a decidedly philosophical tone over the past few days.
Here are some posts about the craft that address bigger-picture topics rather than technical tips.
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Seasoned romance empowers us all: Author Stella Fosse shares the feedback she's received from readers excited to see older main characters in romance as encouragement to writers — and bookworms — of all ages to keep an open mind when it comes to age and love stories (Women Writers, Women's Books).
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The evolution of vampires in fiction: Author Kiersten White looks at the role that blood-sucking creatures used to play in novels of the past and how that's changed up through today ... and what it says about the cultures who imagine them (Writer's Digest).
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The concept of gentle horror: Author Dan Kois shares his inspiration and creative process for writing a scary book that remains age-appropriate for younger readers (Writer's Digest).
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