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M. L. Bull
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8 Helpful Tips for Beginner Writers
Writing...it's a creative art and adventurous pursuit, but it also can be challenging, and especially if you're someone who's just...
M.L. Bull
Mar 16, 202410 min read
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The Anatomy of Book Structure: 17 Parts of a Book or Novel
We humans are remarkable creations of GOD. Each of us are like separate worlds that were framed within our mothers before we were born,...
M.L. Bull
Feb 1, 20248 min read
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CHARACTERS - Part 3: 4 Main Ingredients of Realistic Characters
In my previous blog posts, I discussed nine generic types of characters and five common story characters in fiction, but what actually creates a character? What brings them to life off the page for readers and allows them to connect with them on a personal level? What are the things that make readers want to root for them, care for them, relate to them, or make them want to know what happens next in the following chapter? What makes realistic characters? Is it their physica
M.L. Bull
Nov 29, 20236 min read
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CHARACTERS - Part 2: 5 Common Story Characters in Fiction
Within novels, other fiction books, and short stories, there are many different types of characters that have distinctive roles,...
M.L. Bull
Nov 6, 20234 min read
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CHARACTERS - Part 1: 9 Generic Character Types
Characters...they are the most popular story element and very important when it comes to creating a short story, novel, or play. After...
M.L. Bull
Oct 17, 20236 min read
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Back to the Basics - Part 1: The 6 Essential Elements of Story Writing
There are many parts to writing a story, but there are six essential elements in particular that really make a story what it is, and...
M.L. Bull
Aug 26, 20239 min read
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