Hans Ness Writers’ Blog
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About This Blog Oct 15, 2023
The So-Called Rules of Storytelling Oct 15, 2023
Favorite Ingredients of Kid-Lit Oct 22, 2023
Character Goals May Shift Oct 29, 2023
Static Protagonists Are Common Nov 5, 2023
Writing Relatable vs Goofy Characters Nov 12, 2023
Charlotte’s Web Wouldn’t Get Published Today Nov 19, 2023
Magic & Beyond as a Plot Device Dec 31, 2023
Overused But Effective Plot Tricks Jan 13, 2024
Narration Clarification Feb 11, 2024
The Case Against First Person Mar 15, 2024
Internal & External Conflicts Mar 30, 2024
Missing Parents Apr 7, 2024