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What basic fundamentals do all great villains have? What type of villain should you create in your next story? These questions and more will be answered in this week's episode. Follow me as I break down the top ten villains of all time and what we as writers can learn from them!    Article: barelyharebooks.com/my-top-10-villains-of-all-time-part-1-10-8/  

Anti-heroes: not exactly heroes, not exactly villains. The complex character readers have a love-hate relationship with. So, what exactly is an anti-hero and how can you create an anti-hero for the ages? Let's break down three famous anti-heroes and see what we can learn from them!

What does a first chapter really need? Is there a basic structure of crafting first chapters that every writer should include in their novels? There is, and much more that can be learned on today's featured episode.    For The NaNoWriMo kit:   barelyharebooks.com/thenanowrimokit/   For the Free Webinar: https://youtube.com/watch?=Kdtx79QZIDQ   For the blog article: barelyharebooks.com/how-to-write-a-killer-first-chapter-aka-what-your-first-chapter-really-needs/

Stranger Things, The West Wing, and Freaks and Geeks. We're dissecting these incredible shows and discussing what all writers can learn from these three amazing series (all on Netflix!). So grab your favorite seat on the couch, and get ready for a binge-watching session!   Original blog post: barelyharebooks.com/three-amazing-shows-all-writers-should-be-watching/   *COPY AND PASTE LINK INTO YOUR BROWSER*

It's so important to create characters that are nothing like us. Why? And how can we do so convincingly? What steps can we take if we're making characters whose lives we do not condone? Here is how to step outside of our comfort zones and create organic representations of characters we have nothing in common with!   Read the first chapter of Guppies: barelyharebooks.com/guppies/   Building Your Fantasy World: Every Aspect of Science Fiction and Fantasy World Building Explained: barelyharebooks.com/new-release/   Original blog post:barelyharebooks.com/how-to-create-characters-that-are-nothing-like-you-and-why-writers-must-do-this/   *COPY AND PASTE LINKS INTO SEARCH BARS TO ACCESS*

What do great stories like The Hunger Games, The Lord of the Rings, Star Trek, and more have in common? What is the one factor that all writers must include in their stories if they want to write a spectacular novel? Listen and learn!   Read First Chapter of Guppies: barelyharebooks.com/guppies/   Building Your Fantasy World: Every Aspect of Science Fiction and Fantasy Worldbuilding Explained: https://gumroad.com/l/REJqpk  

Are you creating a fantasy world? How do natural laws and man-made laws affect your world AND your story? Listen to this episode and learn through the example of "the Force", how laws govern your world.   Buy my new eBook Building Your Fantasy World: Every Aspect of Science Fiction and Fantasy World Building Explained here: https://gumroad.com/l/REJqpk

Are you in the process of building a fantasy world? What is the first step you need to take? Believe it or not, it's creating a physical map! Listen as we discuss Tolkien's methods for success and how we can use maps to even defeat writer's block!   Direct Link to my new eBook Building Your Fantasy World: Every Aspect of Science Fiction and Fantasy World Building Explained here: barelyharebooks.com/new-release/

Are you creating a fantasy world? Are you working from the ground up (with the right materials?) this episode reveals a hot new book I've recently released aimed to help all world builders create solid, fascinating fictional worlds. And today's sneak peek chapter discusses fictional languages and how they affect your fantasy race.   Check out my new eBook Building Your Fantasy World: Every Aspect of Science Fiction and Fantasy World Building Explained here: barelyharebooks.com/new-release/

During my 30 day hike across the UK, I kept a daily journal. Writing every day for 30 days straight changed my writing. My writing voice matured, my senses sharpened, and I gained a joy for the ordinary. This habit will change your writing forever as well! 

I took a 30 day hike across the UK with my family. Along the way, we visited the homes of the Greats like William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, Emily Bronte, and more. These visits changed my writing forever. Find out why!

Is there a proper way to interact with indie authors? How does one show their support for authors who work hard to produce works of fiction for their fans to enjoy? Indie authors work extra hard to give you their best, including multiple ways to attract and please their audience. Here's why it's so important to know proper etiquette when interacting with an indie author and how you can show your support.

Strong female heroines are everywhere you look nowadays. But is the stereotype giving women a bad wrap? What defines true "strength" in a female character? Through the examples of Katniss, Princess Leia, and more, we dissect femininity and how it's the secret key to unlocking your heroine's true strength.

Star Wars has mastered the art of world building. But what is the one powerful little tool the creators have used to make a galaxy far, far away feel so close to home? Find out the simple little key and utilize it in your writing!

On-the-nose dialogue bores readers and stunts your character growth. It also limits a scene from reaching its full potential. Learn this simple trick to creating in-depth, layered scenes of dialogue.

Which is worse? Writing a synopsis for our story? Or editing our giant novels we love like we love our own children?! Well today we're discussing 5 ways to make editing your novel a little easier on the brain (and the heart!).

Are you finding that your character's dialogue is dull and uneventful? Are you having trouble shaping dialogue that matches your character's personality? These tips will help you create unique dialogue organically.

Foreshadowing is an effective tool when used properly in your story. But it can be misused! Let's learn about mastering this art from the example of one of my favorite movies: Ever After.

Your story has a big cast of characters! But you want to make sure each face stands out from the crowd and is relatable to your reader. Here's how to accomplish that goal.

These two methods make authors as diverse as Stephen King to Nicholas Sparks successful authors. You can use them too and become the next successful author!