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The Tragic Hero
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Probably the most intense and intriguing of all characters, the tragic hero is the portrait of the fallen human race

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The First Step of Becoming a Writer
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Sometimes writing can seem daunting. It does not matter whether it is a composition paper for high school, or a massive novel, mindset makes all the difference in whether you will succeed or fail.

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What Kind of Story Do You Want to Create?
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It is obvious that every story should have a solid plot and characters, but just as important is to know what type of work that you are writing.

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Creating Content in a Modern World
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Books should not just be entertaining, but life-changing.

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Are Allegories a Good Idea?
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Meny people of strong religious beliefs will not touch anything else. In this article I will explain why, and what both readers and authors can learn.

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The Evolution of Knights and the Knightly Code of Chivalry
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This article gives a brief history of the European Knight as well as asking the question, "Was the code of chivalry all that it is romanticized to be?"

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Why Sidekicks Often Make Terrible Main Protagonists
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Changing a main character to build a new story is one of the worst things any writer can make. Want proof? Let's look at some examples.

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How Important are Accurate Clothing, Weapons, and Armor?
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Many films and books can be ruined by inaccuracies, but how close to the real thing should writers get?

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Strong Men in Fiction
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It seems like a no-brainer, but this might be one of the hardest characters to successfully write about. Find out what you can do to make the hero of your story truly heroic.

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Creating Great Female Characters
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Something that Hollywood has a tough time with, does not need to be complicated.

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The Decline of Reading Books Among Men
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Today in America, men, especially young men, do not read books nearly as much as women. There are a lot of theories, but what is the real reason?

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Signs You Are Too Emotionally Attached to a Story.
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Having an imagination is great, but sometimes writers can go a bit far when it comes to fiction.

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