Category: Writing life
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Using Humor to Make Your Story More Relatable
Humor is a powerful tool in storytelling. When used effectively, it can make your narrative more engaging, relatable, and memorable. Here are some tips to help you incorporate humor into your stories: 1. Know Your Audience Understanding your audience is crucial. What might be funny to one group could fall flat with another. Consider the…
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Mastering the Art of the Hook
Have you ever picked up a book, read the first sentence, and instantly felt compelled to read more? That’s the magic of a well-crafted hook. It’s the literary equivalent of a first impression, and just like meeting someone new, you want to make it count. Whether you’re writing an essay, a novel, or a blog…
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How to Write a Memoir: Tips for Telling Your Own Story
One of the first memoirs I recall reading was Blue Like Play dough by Tricia Goyer. In Tricia’s story, she talks about her journey from being a teen mom to being an author and reaching other teen moms in a ministry she was a part of for many years. It was a very encouraging story…
