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Writing and the Archetypes: Are They the Best for Developing Characters? — Part 1
A friend recently asked me to refer her to a “good” book on how to use the archetypes to write stories. I referred her to the book that...
Jeff Lyons
Mar 6, 20234 min read
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Taking Back Your Creative Power: The Conscious Writer
Being a conscious writer can make or break your sense of creative power and your confidence as an artist.
Jeff Lyons
Jan 30, 20234 min read
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The Stain [Short Story Excerpt]
This is an excerpt from my latest short story (maybe a novelette. . . we’ll see), The Stain. A lonely and dejected crime-scene, cleanup...
Jeff Lyons
Jan 23, 20235 min read
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Busting the Top Creative Writing Myths—Myth #1: There Are No Rules
Creative writing rules and the myth that there are no rules in writing and storytelling.
Jeff Lyons
Jan 15, 20236 min read
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Attack of the 3-Act Structure: Run for Your Lives!
3-Act Structure and why it is not very useful to writers or storytellers.
Jeff Lyons
Jan 4, 20237 min read
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Breaking Into the Biz: One Strategy to Rule Them All
Two wonderful things have happened in the last several years: Zoom and the entertainment industry opening to aspiring artists of all...
Jeff Lyons
Dec 24, 20224 min read
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