writing tips
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Three Types of Character Conflict and How to Build Stories From Them
The world is in shambles, but I’m still out here…. blogging. Ah, conflict. The crux of every good story also happens to be one of the hardest things to nail when writing, because of course it is. Conflict brings out the best and worst in characters, provides narrative drama and tension, and reflects upon deeper Continue reading
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Why Stories Need Theme
“Themes are for eighth-grade book reports.” – one of the Game of Thrones guys. I don’t know, I didn’t watch it A little while ago, I ran a Twitter poll to see how writers approach theme in their work. (Thank you so much to everyone who voted/boosted!) While this isn’t the most scientifically sound means Continue reading
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January ’20 Updates: Writing Tips for Busy People
Welcome to a new segment of this blog! In Monthly Updates, I’ll be chatting about my projects-in-progress, goals, and sources of inspiration for the month while also sharing writing advice and the like. (Never let it be said that I do not contribute to the collective.) Think a newsletter, but made by someone who does Continue reading
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Lynn’s Writing Process: Part V: Revising & What to Do Next
Part I: Brainstorms & Bibles Part II: An Outline of How I Outline Part III: Drafting & The Secrets of Time Management Part IV: CPs, Beta Readers, & Alpha Readers After a long, long, long break, here is the fifth and final installment of my writing process series. Am I tired? Yes. Am I running out Continue reading
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Lynn’s Writing Process: Part IV: CPs, Beta Readers, and Alpha Readers
Part I: Brainstorms & Bibles Part II: An Outline of How I Outline Part III: Drafting & The Secrets of Time Management This might be ~controversial~ but I don’t think I would still be writing if it weren’t for the social aspect. I love talking shop with people, I love reading what others have written and sharing Continue reading
“The writer is an explorer. Every step is an advance into a new land.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
Currently writing
- MOTHSBLOOD: dark academia fantasy (coming fall 2026)
- Proj. CRYPTS: gothic fantasy
lynn d. jung 