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Tag: storytelling
The Lighthouse (a review / and why I love indie movies)
Give me a black and white horror film. Give me something different and new, but familiar enough that I can… Read more The Lighthouse (a review / and why I love indie movies)
Storytelling and Writing are two DIFFERENT art forms
Writing is a form of storytelling, but it is so drastically different than the oral tradition it sprung from that… Read more Storytelling and Writing are two DIFFERENT art forms
A Goosebumpy Celebration of R.L. Stine
https://litreactor.com/columns/a-goosebumpy-celebration-of-rl-stine It’s the author of our childhood terror’s birthday! R.L. Stine is 76 today (not 73-just so everyone knows haha)… Read more A Goosebumpy Celebration of R.L. Stine
Storytelling: This Ain’t Church (Article)
https://litreactor.com/columns/storytelling-this-aint-church Read my latest article where I preach about preaching because preachiness can get too preachy sometimes.
Stop Being Lazy and Write Different Types of Characters (Article)
https://litreactor.com/columns/stop-being-lazy-and-write-different-types-of-characters We hear terms like diversity, equality, and #OwnVoices thrown around a lot. We hear them so much we get… Read more Stop Being Lazy and Write Different Types of Characters (Article)
8 Years and counting
It comes and goes every year and I always forget to celebrate. I’m not even sure if I should. I… Read more 8 Years and counting
Agents are people too
I recently met with an agent at a writing conference a couple of weeks ago. This statement in itself makes… Read more Agents are people too
Connecting with readers
It’s happened a lot. I write something and think: This is the story that everyone will want! Fast-forward past queries,… Read more Connecting with readers
Another One on the Way
I love writing different stories. The more I publish the more concise my style and voice come through. Children’s and… Read more Another One on the Way
Jessica Marie Baumgartner 