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Sequels and Archetypes: AKA Why Moana 2 Penultimately Failed, HTTYD Is Dreamwork's Most Successful Franchise, And How You Can Use The Archetypes To Create an Epic Sequel

Sequels and Archetypes: AKA Why Moana 2 Penultimately Failed, HTTYD Is Dreamwork’s Most Successful Franchise, And How You Can Use The Archetypes To Create an Epic Sequel

Posted on May 5, 2025May 4, 2025 by Allie Lynn

In which I talk about the disappointment of Moana 2, the wonderful world of HTTYD, and using archetypes to write epic sequels

Posted in Author's Corner, Writing Tips Tagged Author's Corner, Writing Tips
Six Dos and Don'ts of Writing Equine Therapy In Fiction

Six Dos and Don’ts of Writing Equine Therapy In Fiction

Posted on April 7, 2025April 4, 2025 by Allie Lynn

How to write equine therapy in fiction, without stereotyping or idealizing, from someone who used to attend equine counseling.

Posted in Author's Corner, Blog, Equine Education, Writing Tips Tagged Author's Corner, EquineEducation, Writing Tips
Between Shadows and Light: How To Write Sensitive Topics As A Christian In a World of Extremes

Between Shadows and Light: How To Write Sensitive Topics As A Christian In a World of Extremes

Posted on March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 by Allie Lynn

In a world strained between extremes, it’s hard to know how to handle sensitive topics as a writer. Today I talk about navigating that line.

Posted in Author's Corner, Writing Tips Tagged Author's Corner, Writing Tips
50 Random Horse Facts Every Fiction Writer Should Know

50 Random Horse Facts Every Fiction Writer Should Know

Posted on March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 by Allie Lynn

50 horse facts for easy reference, to have on hand when you suddenly need to know “wait, what does (fill in the blank)?”

Posted in Author's Corner, Blog, Equine Education, Horsing Around, Writing Tips Tagged Author's Corner, EquineEducation, HorsingAround, Writing Tips
Uncalculated Effect: How a Book Taught me How to Write Romance (And Other Things I Learned From Calculated)

Uncalculated Effect: How a Book Taught me How to Write Romance (And Other Things I Learned From Calculated)

Posted on February 3, 2025February 2, 2025 by Allie Lynn

An abnormal book review on some above normal books.

Posted in Author Spotlights, Author's Corner, Blog, Horsing Around, Reviews, Writing Tips Tagged Author's Corner, Book Review, FromtheHorse'sMouth, Writing Tips
Explained, But Not Defined: How to Write Mental Health Issues Respectfully In Fiction

Explained, But Not Defined: How to Write Mental Health Issues Respectfully In Fiction

Posted on December 16, 2024December 21, 2024 by Allie Lynn

With an uprising of mental health issues in our modern culture, it’s tempting to just throw labels at characters. But how do you write mental health issues well? That’s what I explore in today’s article.

Posted in Author's Corner, Writing Tips Tagged Author's Corner, Characters, FICTION, Writing Tips

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