Articles written by Rhonda Leigh Jones
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Are You Writing True Erotica?
Determining the difference between erotica and pornography is simple if one bases the definitions on what each type of writing seeks to accomplish.
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How To Avoid Writers' Block
Writers' block is caused by anxiety that what is written won't be good enough. Eliminate that worry by giving yourself permission to write a "bad" first draft.
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Pitfalls of Writing a Sex Scene
When creating a sex scene, many erotica authors make the mistake of writing too vaguely, putting in too much information, or not using it to move the plot forward.
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Write Better With Gaming Tools
Science Fiction and Fantasy authors should take advantage of tabletop gaming resources and methods.
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How To Write Character Backstory
Writing character backstory is easy if the writer follows this three-step plan.
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Why Use Character Backstory
Character backstory makes characters more interesting and easier to write, for gamers and authors alike.
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Dos and Don'ts of Battle Scenes
Writing good battle scenes isn't as difficult as it may at first seem. Just follow a few simple rules and your scenes will become much more interesting.
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World-Building Essentials
Fantasy writers have a lot to keep up with, as they are faced with creating a believable world. Using a layered approach can make their job a lot easier.
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Potter Versus the Ring Trilogy
Though they are both magical quests, J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series and J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings trilogy actually approach magic in very different ways.
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Harry Potter Series Gives Hope
The success of the Harry Potter series can be attributed to its masterful use of the hero's quest, which readers like because it gives them hope.
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Science Fiction Is About Politics
Since science fiction is about how large and small societies use technology to interact with other societies, its intent is, more often than not, political.
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