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The One Thing Every Story Must Have

Posted on 6. November 2014 by fmoebius

Well, apart from the very obvious, like characters and a setting, a story needs one single thing: Conflict. Think about it. Conflict is where desire and obstacles meet. If there is only desire, and it is immediately fulfilled, there is … Continue reading →

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Why Short Stories?

Posted on 22. May 2014 by fmoebius

But I want to write a novel, you say. Short stories are boring. I really want to follow a character around and see him or her grow. Short stories are – well – too short for that. And there is … Continue reading →

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