JD Barker

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Today's literary success stories are being written as much on social media feeds as they are on manuscript pages.

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Writer's block doesn't discriminate. From fresh-faced novelists to literary legends, this creative paralysis has taken down giants throughout history.

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The first draft is merely the beginning. The real magic happens in revision.

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In the pulsating world of thriller fiction, pacing is the silent conductor, orchestrating a symphony of tension and release that keeps readers perched on the edge of their seats.

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At its core, great dialogue is a delicate dance between realism and readability.

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As storytelling evolves, so does the art of creating complex villains.

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Practicing the art of the literary sucker punch can lead to readers begging for more.

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So how do you, as a budding writer, find your own authentic voice? Here are a few strategies to consider.

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In the realm of literature, few elements captivate readers quite like a masterfully crafted suspenseful scene.

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An email list is a digital distribution channel that no author can afford to ignore.

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The death of TikTok could be the catalyst for a larger cultural shift, a wake-up call that prompts us to reevaluate our relationship with technology and recalibrate our priorities.

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A little support from leadership can go a long way. Filled with worry about the rising cost of living, the possible negative implications of AI in the workplace and increasingly unsustainable workloads, employees are feeling burned out. And with high levels of employee stress, both productivity and overall employee morale are negatively affected, meaning leaders are likely to have a growing problem from both a profit and personnel perspective if they don’t get a handle on it — and fast. However, the solution may be a simple one: support. According to the business experts of Rolling Stone Culture Council, showing your employees you care about them and their mental health and well-being is an essential first step to improving employee happiness and decreasing the cases of burnout. Here are the 11 ways they recommend you do so.

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Amid the fast-paced plots and heart-pounding twists, the true essence of a great thriller lies in the depth and complexity of its characters.