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M. L. Bull
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Literary Devices: Foreshadowing & 5 Techniques
Foreshadowing is a common literary device that most seasoned writers have heard of before. It's when writers give hints of future events that are to come or will happen later within a story.
M.L. Bull
Jun 164 min read


Christian Fiction: Writing For the Heart and Soul
Christian fiction is writing for the heart and soul of readers, and a beacon of light among other genres in the book industry. Although...
M.L. Bull
May 155 min read


The Stages of Writing: Stage 3: Plotting and Outlining
Plotting and outlining together are the third stage of writing. These two forms of writing are sometimes used interchangeably; but...
M.L. Bull
Apr 255 min read


The Stages of Writing: Stage 1: Prewriting
Just as there are steps for a recipe , there are different stages of writing. Knowing the stages of writing can be beneficial in breaking...
M.L. Bull
Mar 283 min read


Thematic Significance: What's Your Story's Message?
Thematic significance is the moral, statement, or universal truth an author is conveying to their readers through their short stories,...
M.L. Bull
Mar 132 min read


5 Types of Book Series and Serial Literary Terms
One of the great pleasures of writing a book series is the different ways that writers can do them.
M.L. Bull
Jan 176 min read


Worldbuilding vs. Settings: What's the Difference Between Them?
Worldbuilding is the creation of a story, imaginary, or physical world in which your characters live and have their being.
M.L. Bull
Aug 16, 20242 min read


The 4 Conditions for Building Character Arcs in a Book Series
Writing a standalone novel is one thing, but completing a whole book series is another and much more challenging. On the flip side,...
M.L. Bull
Jul 11, 20248 min read


The 5 Phases of a Transitional Character Arc: Positive or Negative?
Character arcs are important to show the internal, mental, emotional, and or spiritual development of characters in a story.
M.L. Bull
Jun 1, 20244 min read


Character Development: What Is It & How to Write Purposeful Characters
Character development is the internal and external transformation characters go through during and after the course of the story.
M.L. Bull
May 23, 20245 min read
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