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Why You Need Rituals in Your Writing Life

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Sam Lurena

“The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine.” –Mike Murdock When I was a younger man, I was against forming routines. I lived spontaneously, I took each day as it came at me with no expectations, and I thought routine would be the end of my creativity. If inspiration hit in the […]

Tips For Writing Three-Dimensional Characters

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Sam Lurena

There are two main elements to a story: plot and character. There is debate amongst writers whether one of these aspects is more important than the other, which is why some books are plot-driven while others are character-driven, but the reality is that your book will not succeed if your characters feel inauthentic. This is […]