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How To Write Characters You Hate

July 10, 2017May 13, 2021 ~ Mary Kate ~ 3 Comments

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On The Necessity of Flawed Characters

April 24, 2017May 13, 2021 ~ Mary Kate ~ 8 Comments

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Some readerly/writerly musings for your Monday…

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MK’s Book Reviews: The Sea of Tranquility

November 23, 2016May 17, 2021 ~ Mary Kate ~ 5 Comments

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I read a beautiful book recently and wanted to share…

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The Best TV Shows for Writers

August 22, 2016May 13, 2021 ~ Mary Kate ~ 5 Comments

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I know that a good amount of writing advice out there includes a rule somewhere that says something like, “Turn off the TV and write”…

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My Favorite Literary Relationships

July 19, 2016May 17, 2021 ~ Mary Kate ~ 5 Comments

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There are a lot of elements that make up an excellent book.

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Writing Tip: The Protagonist of Your Novel Isn’t You

May 31, 2016May 14, 2021 ~ Mary Kate ~ 4 Comments

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Just a quick PSA today on protagonists…

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Writing Tip: How To Write Teenagers Realistically

May 16, 2016May 13, 2021 ~ Mary Kate ~ 1 Comment

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After spending five years on a manuscript that still isn’t publisher-ready, I have learned the hard way that there’s a delicate balance you need to walk when writing a compelling teenage protagonist. Here, and I’ll be as brief as possible, is what I’ve learned…

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Writing Tip: On Characters’ Physical Descriptions

May 9, 2016May 14, 2021 ~ Mary Kate ~ 1 Comment

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Just a quick post today on something I noticed in a recent read…

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Writing Tip: Make Your Characters Human

May 2, 2016May 14, 2021 ~ Mary Kate ~ 4 Comments

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Which is easier said than done.

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Learning from the Masters: The Meet-Cute (sort of)

January 28, 2016May 14, 2021 ~ Mary Kate ~ 5 Comments

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In my current manuscript, there are many things I’m struggling with. (More on some of those other things here.) One of them is when my protagonist first meets the boy who will eventually become a love interest. In movies, known as the “meet-cute.”

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