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Literary Trope of the Week: Badass Bystander

Posted on August 27, 2012 by L.B. Gale

A literary trope in a story is like a cliché with impunity.  It’s a recognizable convention, but if the author knows what to do, it can be used to great effect.  Any writer looking for ways to add useful details … Continue reading →

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Trope of the Week: Berserk Button

Posted on August 13, 2012 by L.B. Gale

A literary trope in a story is like a cliché with impunity.  It’s a recognizable convention, but if the author knows what to do, it can be used to great effect.  Any writer looking for ways to add useful details … Continue reading →

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Literary Trope of the Week: Layman’s Terms

Posted on April 11, 2012 by L.B. Gale

A literary trope in a story is like a cliché with impunity.  It’s a recognizable convention, but if the author knows what to do, it can be used to great effect.  Any writer looking for ways to add useful details … Continue reading →

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Literary Trope of the Week: “Mr. Exposition”

Posted on February 28, 2012 by L.B. Gale

A literary trope in a story is like a cliche with impunity.  It’s a recognizable convention, but if the author knows what to do, it can be used to great effect.  Any writer looking for ways to add useful details … Continue reading →

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