Archive - Seth’s Free Sporadic Newsletter

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Jul 22, 2022 •

June 2022

Clichés: a craft essay about them might actually be one

In storytelling, clichés are usually the product of uncertainty.

Jun 9, 2022 •

January 2022

What’s the meaning of this?

Figuring out what your story is trying to say

Jan 26, 2022 •

December 2021

Finding Your Voice

Originality often gets talked about as if it’s a rare trait among artists, which I find strange.

Dec 29, 2021 •

November 2021

Literary Jump Scares

How to get surprise and horror on the page

Nov 1, 2021 •

September 2021

The Power of Stupid

I'm stupid and you can too

Sep 24, 2021 •

August 2021

The Importance of Being Incredibly Tense

Using tension to keep readers reading

Aug 12, 2021 •

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