Funny Writing: Comedy at its Finest
By Jay Curtis Comedy is an important aspect in writing prose and can be used to relieve tension. A funny…
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Torture scenes and how to write them right
Whether in books, movies, or on TV, scenes of torture are common throughout fictional narratives. And understandably so. They serve…
Character arcs – communication and misdirection
Communication comes in all shapes and sizes, and no matter how we try to convey a truthful message, things can…
Character arcs – changing behavior and redemption
One of the essential parts of a story is the character arc. People love seeing characters grow or deteriorate as…
A Writer’s Guide to Gender Neutral Pronouns
There’s plenty of options for gender neutral pronouns and all sorts of reasons a character may want to use them. Pine from RedPenpals is back to discuss why they can improve a novel.
Death and all of its friends: How to write grief with impact
Death is a common theme in stories. Your characters may have daily experience with it, or have lost someone as…
How to Write Complex Emotions
How to Write Complex Emotions Many authors struggle to convey complex emotion in their characters. Everyone knows what emotions are,…
Action Scenes – Part Two
Purpose and Emotions If you haven’t read Part One, find it here: https://redpenpalsblog.com/how-to-write-action-scenes/ In the previous installment, we talked about…