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Even great writers get stuck when it comes to writing a sex scene in their book. Writing spicy scenes is a skill, and we’ve all seen plenty of examples of spice that fizzles instead of sizzles. But what makes a spicy scene truly sexy and …
Here’s a hot take: Your fight scenes are not nearly as much about the action as you think they are. Fight scenes aren’t actually action sequences. They’re character sequences, and yes, I will die on this hill. Think about your favorite fight scenes in any …
Phil and I sat down yesterday and talked (with a lot of hand gestures on my part) about the craft of storytelling, the balance of wanting to make your project perfect and wanting to move on to the next big thing, killing your babies, loving your antagonist, and some of the challenges of being a creative in today’s world.
Your first draft is the worst your work is ever going to look. It’s only going to get better from here, but first you have to finish it.
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