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🐍 Reading List Inspired by The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins 🐍

1. The Young Elites by Marie Lu

2. Caraval by Stephanie Garber

3. Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

4. Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin

5. Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake

6. The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

7. Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

8. The Winner’s Curse by Marie Rutkoski

9. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

10. Ash Princess by Laura Sebastian

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🌌 Exploring the Epic World of Dune by Frank Herbert 🌌

Today, let’s dive into the intricate and mesmerizing universe of Dune by Frank Herbert. This science fiction masterpiece is more than just a tale of politics and power; it's a richly woven tapestry of ecology, religion, and human ambition.

Why Dune is a Must-Read:

Complex Characters: From the enigmatic Paul Atreides to the fierce Fremen, each character is deeply developed and integral to the plot.

Intricate World-Building: Herbert’s creation of the desert planet Arrakis, with its unique ecosystem and spice economy, is nothing short of brilliant.

Themes of Power and Corruption: The struggle for control over the spice melange mirrors real-world issues of resource scarcity and political intrigue.

Philosophical Depth: Dune challenges readers to think about destiny, leadership, and the human condition in profound ways.

Whether you're a seasoned sci-fi aficionado or new to the genre, Dune offers an unforgettable journey that will leave you pondering long after you've turned the last page.

Have you read Dune?

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Ugh, dialogue is hard! Why can’t my characters just talk like normal people? OKAY fine let’s get into it because I’m sick of this:

- Keep it Natural: Write dialogue that sounds like real conversation, but more concise.

- Use Subtext: Let characters imply things rather than state them outright.

- Avoid Info Dumps: Don’t use dialogue to force-feed backstory or exposition.

- Vary Speech Patterns: Give each character a unique voice and way of speaking.

- Show Character through Dialogue: Reveal personalities, emotions, and backgrounds through what characters say and how they say it.

- Use Interruptions: Allow characters to cut each other off to create realism and tension.

- Incorporate Action: Break up dialogue with actions and body language to add depth.

- Use Silence: Pauses and hesitations can be powerful in conveying emotion.

- Avoid Overusing Names: People rarely use names in every sentence; keep it natural.

- Read Aloud: Hearing dialogue can help you catch unnatural or stilted lines.

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I've had this little idea in my head for a while now, so I decided to sit down and plot it out.

Disclaimer: This isn't meant to be some sort of One-Worksheet-Fits-All situation. This is meant to be a visual representation of some type of story planning you could be doing in order to develop a plot!

Lay down groundwork! (Backstory integral to the beginning of your story.) Build hinges. (Events that hinge on other events and fall down like dominoes) Suspend structures. (Withhold just enough information to make the reader curious, and keep them guessing.)

And hey, is this helps... maybe sit down and write a story! :)

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🌻 Reading List Inspired by East of Eden by John Steinbeck 🌻

1. The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck

2. One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez

3. The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner

4. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

5. Beloved by Toni Morrison

6. The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky

7. As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner

8. The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck

9. The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver

10. A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving

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🌌 Reading List Inspired by Dune by Frank Herbert 🌌

1. Foundation by Isaac Asimov

2. Hyperion by Dan Simmons

3. The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin

4. The Expanse series by James S.A. Corey

5. The Broken Earth trilogy by N.K. Jemisin

6. A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller Jr.

7. Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky

8. The Book of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe

9. The Mars Trilogy by Kim Stanley Robinson

10. Perdido Street Station by China Miéville

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YES, I WILL ACTUALLY READ YOUR BOOK.

I’m a self-published author who loves beta reading! And I’ve always loved giving feedback to my fellow authors.

For any up-and-coming authors looking for feedback, my DM’s are open!

SOME NOTES:

1. I work full time and write my own work under a pen name. So if you aren’t paying me, don’t expect any sort of concrete timeline.

2. You do get expedited service if you pay for it. You’ll have to ask me for my pricing.

3. No personal queries/DMs. I’m taken and I just like beta reading. Let’s keep it to that.