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Diane Callahan: Writer. Editor. YouTuber.

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    Recipe for a 250-Word Story

    Recipe for a 250-Word Story

    My collaboration video with Joe Webb, where we each wrote a story using the same prompt, inspired me to share my recipe for writing...
    4 Writing Lessons from a Novel Contest Judge

    4 Writing Lessons from a Novel Contest Judge

    After judging novel openings for the Page Turner Awards this summer, I decided to write a Medium article filled with writing tips I...
    Write for One Reader

    Write for One Reader

    An article on Medium about on the best piece of writing advice I ever received.
    Songs of the Dead: Music That Inspires Memories

    Songs of the Dead: Music That Inspires Memories

    We all have songs that transport us back to a particular time and place — or a particular person. Read my musings on Medium.
    6 Things I Learned When I Asked People About Their Reading Choices

    6 Things I Learned When I Asked People About Their Reading Choices

    A reading survey analysis on my Medium page.
    3 Tips for Writing Romantic Comedies

    3 Tips for Writing Romantic Comedies

    It’s about the foreplay, not just the climax. Read my tips on writing romantic comedies on Medium.
    Not All Rainbows: Rise of the Queer Antihero

    Not All Rainbows: Rise of the Queer Antihero

    To be queer is to be human — and humans are messy motherfuckers. Read my musings on Medium.
    3 Tips for Writing Time-Travel Stories

    3 Tips for Writing Time-Travel Stories

    Your future self will thank you. Read my tips for writing time-travel stories on Medium.
    On Book Burning and the Magic of Libraries

    On Book Burning and the Magic of Libraries

    If you had to choose one book to burn, which would it be and why? And would you even be able to light the match? Read my musings on Medium.
    3 Tips for Writing Parodies

    3 Tips for Writing Parodies

    Most attempts at parody fall flat for three reasons: they’re poorly written, boring, and — worst of all — unfunny. Read my tips for...
    3 Tips for Writing War Stories

    3 Tips for Writing War Stories

    There’s more to it than saying “war is hell.” Read my tips for writing war stories on Medium.
    3 Tips for Writing Original Fairy Tales

    3 Tips for Writing Original Fairy Tales

    How to craft a story that feels magical: read my tips for writing original fairy tales on Medium.

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