Tropes. They’re in your stories without even trying So put ‘em to work.
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The Power of Motifs
When a motif works on multiple levels--telegraphing the inner desires or fears of characters, setting mood, and conveying the theme--it can make the story resonate deeply.
On Praying for Mrs. Mombasa: A Conversation with Doug Brendel
Author Doug Brendel’s latest book, Praying for Mrs. Mombasa, won the 2021-2022 Reader Views Reviewers Choice Award for best book in the humor category.
Developing Characters in Context
The following prompts offered by professors in the Newport MFA program can help you develop characters in the context of the story you want to tell.
