• From Barbie to Scrooge - Why Character Arcs Make All the Difference!
    2023/11/18

    In this episode, we explain the importance of character arcs. 

    Thank you for watching semi-sages of the pages. We believe that great writers support each other, which is why we have created a positive writing community where we can all build our dream books, one page at a time. We're here to support each other at every phase of our journey -- where you haven't even started writing or have published multiple times. Together, we birth our stories, celebrate the wonders of storytelling, and support those brave enough to put their passion projects into the world. Join us on discord — where you can compete in the Race to Rejection, get feedback and swap pages, or just commiserate with your fellow writers. www.semisagesofthepages.com

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    3 分
  • Writing Powerful Stakes that Elevate YOUR Story!
    2023/11/13

    All tips & tricks related to creating powerful stakes that compel your readers! Including real examples from Hunger Games, Mighty Ducks, and sports movies. 

    BONUS - If Stacy competes in a steak grilling competition to distract vampires in order to stake one...what kind of stakes could you have in that story?

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    18 分
  • Writing Interesting Characters
    2023/10/27

    Join the sages as they talk about how to writing tricks to create interesting characters. 

    Thank you for watching Semi-Sages of the Pages. We believe that great writers support each other, which is why we have created a positive writing community where we can all build our dream books, one page at a time. We're here to support each other at every phase of our journey -- where you haven't even started writing or have published multiple times. Together, we birth our stories, celebrate the wonders of storytelling, and support those brave enough to put their passion projects into the world. Join us on discord — where you can compete in the Race to Rejection, get feedback and swap pages, or just commiserate with your fellow writers. www.semisagesofthepages.com

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    14 分
  • Debate: Save the Cat vs Story Genius
    2023/10/19

    Which craft book is better—Save the Cat or Story Genius? Watch the Semi-Sages debate. Let us know in the comments which one you think is better!

    Thank you for watching Semi-Sages of the Pages. We believe that great writers support each other, which is why we have created a positive writing community where we can all build our dream books, one page at a time. We're here to support each other at every phase of our journey -- where you haven't even started writing or have published multiple times. Together, we birth our stories, celebrate the wonders of storytelling, and support those brave enough to put their passion projects into the world. Join us on discord — where you can compete in the Race to Rejection, get feedback and swap pages, or just commiserate with your fellow writers. www.semisagesofthepages.com

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    12 分
  • Comparing Macro and Micro Conflict #craftbook #writingbook #authorcommunity #writingadvice
    2023/10/13

    What is the writing secret to making better conflict, and what even is Micro conflict anyway?

    Thank you for watching Semi-Sages of the Pages. We believe that great writers support each other, which is why we have created a positive writing community where we can all build our dream books, one page at a time. We're here to support each other at every phase of our journey -- where you haven't even started writing or have published multiple times. Together, we birth our stories, celebrate the wonders of storytelling, and support those brave enough to put their passion projects into the world. Join us on discord — where you can compete in the Race to Rejection, get feedback and swap pages, or just commiserate with your fellow writers. www.semisagesofthepages.com

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    12 分
  • Time for a Halloween Writing Contest!
    2023/10/06

    Monsters. Vampires. Ghouls. Spirits. 

    'Tis the season for the spooktacular. Celebrate by entering our 500 word flash fiction contest. For more information check out www.semisagesofthepages.com or join us on Discord.

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    7 分
  • Keep your STORY from FALling ApaRt and why StRucTure Matters #writingadvice #author #creative #story
    2023/09/29

    In this episode, we explain the importance of structure in strengthening your story.

    Thank you for watching semi-sages of the pages. We believe that great writers support each other, which is why we have created a positive writing community where we can all build our dream books, one page at a time. We're here to support each other at every phase of our journey -- where you haven't even started writing or have published multiple times. Together, we birth our stories, celebrate the wonders of storytelling, and support those brave enough to put their passion projects into the world. Join us on discord — where you can compete in the Race to Rejection, get feedback and swap pages, or just commiserate with your fellow writers. www.semisagesofthepages.com

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    15 分
  • Does Size (of your story) Matter?
    2023/09/23

    Watch the Sages discuss why it's important to decide how big your story is going to be, before you really get going on it.

    Thank you for watching Semi-Sages of the Pages. We believe that great writers support each other, which is why we have created a positive writing community where we can all build our dream books, one page at a time. We're here to support each other at every phase of our journey -- where you haven't even started writing or have published multiple times. Together, we birth our stories, celebrate the wonders of storytelling, and support those brave enough to put their passion projects into the world. Join us on discord — where you can compete in the Race to Rejection, get feedback and swap pages, or just commiserate with your fellow writers. www.semisagesofthepages.com

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    12 分