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Writing Tips: The Controversial Aspects Of Story Design 4

Feb 23, 2018by Titilope Odeyinka1

So we’ve come to the last part of the series. I’m not crying- just have eye allergies. At least we have these sage words of writing tips to console ourselves with. Do not just read, but make sure you apply what you have learned in your writing. BY CHARLES OPARA If you missed Part 3...

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Writing Tips: The Controversial Aspects Of Story Design 3

Feb 22, 2018by Titilope Odeyinka1

The long awaited concluding parts of Charles Opara’s articles are finally here! You’ve been waiting for it, I know, I know. I have split this article into two parts so you don’t get weary and miss out on these golden words. Don’t forget to read the final part! BY CHARLES OPARA If you missed...

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Writing Tips: The Controversial Aspects Of Story Design 2

Feb 18, 2018by Chioma Iwunze-Ibiam1

By Charles Opara THE CONTROVERSIAL THIRD PART If you missed Part 1, Click To Read. Part 2 can be found HERE Stories are powerful tools for teaching and correcting, for pointing out the wrongs in society, for addressing issues that are difficult to speak about. Writers are people who are able to look at subject...

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Writing Tips: The Controversial Aspects Of Story Design 1

Feb 16, 2018by Chioma Iwunze-Ibiam0

By Charles Opara THE CONTROVERSIAL SECOND PART If you missed Part 1, Click To Read. Sometimes trying to write a downright honest story, one devoid of pretensions, can leave bad tastes in some people’s mouths. This may lie in the fact that one character has a belief (a personal viewpoint) that divides opinions. Even worse,...

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Writing Tips: How To Design and/or Craft An Outstanding Story 1

Feb 15, 2018by Chioma Iwunze-Ibiam0

By Charles Opara Here’s something I came across two years ago or so while reading John Truby’s The Anatomy of Story. It’s called the designing principle. The other terms you’ll need to be familiar with to fully grasp it, Although Mr. Truby did a marvellous job of explaining it, I’d rather quote parts of the...