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Tag: narrative theory

A Pirate is a Pirate, or Maybe a Tiger

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Stace Dumoski
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This post was originally published in August 2006 and contains spoilers for “The Life of Pi.” I’m a great believer

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Fantasy Studies Artifacts, C.S. Lewis, Fantasy Escapism, Fantasy Literature, narrative theory, Why Read Fantasy, Yann Martel Leave a comment

Singing Stories Back to Life

Posted on December 28, 2022 by Stace Dumoski

As a storyteller and someone who has studied folklore and history, I am a devotee of the idea that stories shape the world — both looking forward and looking backward.

Fantasy Studies Fantasy Aesthetic, Fantasy Escapism, narrative theory, tv shows Leave a comment

How to Write a More Compelling Villain

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Stace Dumoski
faint image of a shadowy person with text that reads Who Lurks in the Shadow? The key to creating a more compelling villain has more to do with your protagonist than you think.

As a fantasy novelist and editor, I have spent a lot of time reading books and writing sites  to learn

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Writing Lessons antagonists, character arcs, character creation, character flaws, narrative theory, protagionists, villains, writing help, writing tips Leave a comment
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Stace Dumoski

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