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    Picking slang and slurs for a fantasy novel

    Take this with a grain of salt, but I thought the same thing (although in my case I'm talking romantasy (or a fantasy romance) back in the day when fantasy romance wasn't a thing. I spent a lot of time thinking about how swear words and slang would play out (in the context of my world), avoiding...
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    Character How to Create Continuing Character Arcs for Series with Jodi Henley

    Whether you have one character or a multitude, If you want to make sure your characters grow and change over the course of a series you need strong continuing arcs. Learn what a character arc is and how to show it. Also learn how to break your arcs down into per book increments to create a...
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    Plot-Structure-GMC Fix Your Story with Conflict with Jodi Henley

    If your story is too short or long, or your character feels like a sore thumb sticking out of what should be "his" story, maybe your conflict needs development. Use the hidden conflicts already embedded in your characters to add more word count, trim your unwieldy monster, or tighten the...
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    Hello!

    Hi Jeigh! If you aren't already in it, I'd also really recommend the 20 Books to %0k facebook group. They're super active, and have multiple spin off groups (all extremely active) specifically for people who want to write and make money, compare experiences and find better ways to self...
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    Editing Fix it before you write it! with Jodi Henley

    Developmental edits are the first edit writers skip, but the first thing mentioned in reviews. If your story feels weak, your opening isn’t strong enough to hook readers, your plot goes haywire or your characters feel like cardboard—you need a dev edit. Join developmental editor Jodi Henley as...
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    Plot-Structure-GMC Practical Emotional Structure with Jodi Henley

    Emotional structure, resonance and "feels." It's all so complicated. Join developmental editor, Jodi Henley for two immediately actionable, bite-sized lessons and two easy exercises designed to make your story emotionally satisfying right now! Day 1: Emotional structure, resonance and...
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    Plot-Structure-GMC Story Structure in Plain English with Jodi Henley

    Wiggly lines, arrows and dips—what “is” story structure, and how is it used? Discover the power of structure and how to use it in your stories with one easy lesson, two simple worksheets, and a week of one on one feedback. · What is story structure and how it works. · Worksheet 1...
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    Craft Understand and Use Character Arc with Jodi Henley

    Solidify your plotting and add emotional resonance with a strong character arc. Hands on and immediately actionable, this workshop comes with two simple lessons, three easy to use worksheets, and lots of feedback by a developmental editor who has worked on hundreds of stories. If your arc is...