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Nicholas C. Rossis

~ Award-winning, dream-protecting author

Nicholas C. Rossis

Tag Archives: writing tips

Looking in the Mirror

February 16, 2022

I came across a great thread on Facebook the other day and it got me thinking. A (male) writer was …

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Beware Misguided Writing Advice

February 7, 2022

Author Anne R. Allen published yesterday a great post titled, 10 Dangerous Critiques: Beware Misguided Writing Advice. In it, she …

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Pixar’s Screenwriting Tips

June 30, 2021

In my last post, I discussed how to create memorable characters the Pixar way. This one has some more writing …

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Create Memorable Characters the Pixar Way

June 26, 2021

No Film School has published some of Pixar’s tips for creating memorable characters. From Woody to Nemo, Pixar’s characters have …

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5 Worldbuilding Mistakes to Avoid in Your Sci-Fi Novel

June 18, 2021

This is a guest post by Savannah Cordova. Savannah is a writer with Reedsy, a marketplace that connects self-publishing authors …

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Back to the Future of Gaming

February 9, 2021

This is a guest post by Anastasios Papadopoulos, a full-stack developer with a passion for writing. Back to the Future …

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7 Easy Tips to Craft the Perfect Story

February 5, 2021

This is a guest post by Bella Williams. As an Assignment Expert, Bella delivers online sessions at Expert Assignment Help, …

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5 Crucial Tips For Writing Plot Twists

December 9, 2020

This is a guest post by Desiree Villena. Desiree is a writer with Reedsy, a marketplace that connects self-publishing with …

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News-Writing Tips

August 13, 2020

This is a guest post by Alison Guest. Alison works with Writing Help to offer professional essay editor services and …

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How to Properly Capitalize Your Titles

June 5, 2020

One of the trickiest things about freelance copywriting work is confirming to each blog’s or publication’s standards. For example, how …

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