What should trigger our story’s Black Moment? Let’s take a deeper look at the role this turning point plays with our story and our character.

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Black Moments: Understanding Our Options

Of the many confusing words in the writing world, the worst might be the terms “scenes and sequels.” What’s the purpose of sequels and how do we write them?

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How Do We Use Sequels with Our Scenes?

Some verb tenses can cause confusion with passive voice. What is passive voice, and how can we tell when the word “was” is not a sign of passive voice?

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Active vs. Passive Voice: Was and Not Was

Most stories are written in literary past tense. What does that term mean, and if different from normal past tense, how is literary past tense different?

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Storytelling Verb Tenses: Past, Present, and “Literary” Past Tense