Writing Realistic Fiction: start with AI if you must, but finish with human experiences
Sushma Henna Artist Realistic fiction has to be believable. That’s why I spend months, sometimes years, developing a story. It’s how I wrote Still (a story I lived for twelve years) and Mouth Shut Head Down (a story I researched for six years). As I work on the sequel to Mouth Shut Head Down, I dive deep into vast information on the internet, but I follow up with real people. Conversations with professionals in the field clear up confusion, challenge assumptions, and sharpen
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Keep Kids Safe by Educating Them About Coercive Control in Relationships
Widen your circle of concern As part of my writing process, I attend webinars and seminars to ensure that what I write is both honest and respectful. It’s important to remember that marginalized individuals in our communities are trying to survive. They are not weak, dirty, or less human. Many people are doing the best they can with the circumstances they were given. They are strong, resilient. Brave. Doing what they can to survive. It's time to bring them into our circle and
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Preventing the Sex Trafficking of Minors
image: Natalie Proud, Tammy McDonnell, Geraldine Donaher Mouth Shut Head Down The book launch and signing at Immaculata was a beautiful reminder that the world is full of people who care. I’ve attached some photos from the event below. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to spend a few hours in compassionate dialogue about the minors trapped in a life of domestic sex trafficking. How can a YA novel about coercive control help? Available for order at your favorite
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