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When the Novelist’s Imagination Kicks In

Plots Galore I have a book on my library shelf entitled, 20 Master Plots (And How to Build Them). The plot themes (or ideas) range from escape, to adventure, to rivalry, to transformation, to forbidden love, and on and on. … Continue reading

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Imagination and Inspiration – Which is What, and Works How?

Fire and Fuel Beginning novelists are often confused about imagination and inspiration, unsure of the specific roles each one plays and unsure of how the two interrelate. Think of them in this context: imagination can be compared to fire, while … Continue reading

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