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Diane Callahan: Writer. Editor. YouTuber.

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    6 Tips for Writing Thrillers (with Alexa Donne!)

    6 Tips for Writing Thrillers (with Alexa Donne!)

    What makes a novel a thriller? What differentiates it from mystery or suspense? I discussed these questions and more with fellow YouTuber...
    Plotting vs. Pantsing

    Plotting vs. Pantsing

    Plotters outline and plan their stories in advance. Pantsers write by the seat of their pants, inventing the story as they go along. And...
    4 Plotting Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

    4 Plotting Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

    Whether you outline in advance or write on the fly, plotting a novel is hard work. Using examples, I’ll show you how to improve your...
    Learning to Write Horror From Edgar Allan Poe

    Learning to Write Horror From Edgar Allan Poe

    As a tale of heartless revenge, “The Cask of Amontillado” is one of Edgar Allan Poe’s most famous and lauded works. If you’d like to skip...
    Anatomy of a Scene

    Anatomy of a Scene

    A well-written scene is like a good lover—it keeps your interest throughout and, by the end, leaves you begging for more. Once you know...

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