Dale Thele
The Perception of Reality in Fiction
The perception of reality in fiction is a fascinating and complex phenomenon that has intrigued writers, readers, and scholars for centuries
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Dale Thele
Sep 184 min read
Storytelling Plot Twists
Plot twists are a powerful storytelling tool that can captivate audiences, leaving them on the edge of their seats and reeling from unexpect
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Dale Thele
Aug 215 min read
Research and Novel Writing
Research plays a pivotal role in novel writing, serving as the foundation for rich and immersive narratives.
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Dale Thele
Jun 194 min read
Scene-Based Writing vs Writing by Chapter
Understanding the Difference Between Writing by Scene and Writing by Chapter
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Dale Thele
Apr 182 min read
Breaking LGBTQ Character Stereotypes
Fictional literature offers endless possibilities when it comes to characters and storylines. Personally, I enjoy writing stories that. . .
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Dale Thele
Oct 17, 20232 min read
The Magic of White Space in Writing
White space isn't just for writers, it's also for readers.
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Dale Thele
Sep 21, 20233 min read
Channeling A Famous Writer
Using online apps to analyze a sample of one's writing to see what famous author one writes like. Here is what the app said about my style.
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Aug 17, 20234 min read
How To Not Write A Book
How I write a book or story from idea to finished product.
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Dale Thele
Jul 19, 20233 min read
The Magic of Books
No two people interpret stories in the same way. The reader molds the words to fit their perception of reality...
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Dale Thele
Jun 20, 20233 min read
The Emotional Connection Between Authors and Their Characters
Authors can become attached to their characters. Saying goodbye to these characters when the manuscript is finished can be emotional.
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Dale Thele
Mar 27, 20232 min read
Robots Replacing Authors?
With the rise of Artificial Intelligence programs specifically designed to write stories, what does this mean for the future of authors?
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Dale Thele
Mar 20, 20233 min read
A Book Series? Are You Insane?
How the fictional book series SHANE DAVISON CHRONICLES came to be.
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Dale Thele
Aug 3, 20222 min read
Writing at a 7th grade reading level?
It’s been many moons since I was in middle school, so why do I write as if I’m still in junior high?
The answer may surprise you.
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Dale Thele
May 19, 20224 min read
Where Do Book Titles Come From?
Creating a title for a book or manuscript.
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Dale Thele
Sep 13, 20211 min read
Lambda Literary Award Nominee
CLIPPED WINGS the first novel in the Shane Davison Chronicles 6-book series is nominated for a Lammy, in the Gay Fiction category.
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Dale Thele
Sep 2, 20213 min read
Why I Write Southern Literature
Southern Literature is oftentimes considered one of the most challenging of the genres to write.
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Dale Thele
Mar 31, 20211 min read
Ten-Year Journey to CLIPPED WINGS
The original concept of what would eventually become the novel titled 𝘾𝙇𝙄𝙋𝙋𝙀𝘿 𝙒𝙄𝙉𝙂𝙎 began in 2011 with a rough draft entitled...
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Dale Thele
Aug 24, 20203 min read
WTF Are Beta Readers?
You've probably heard of beta testers before. These are real folks who test products, like new consumer products for marketing research....
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Dale Thele
Feb 18, 20203 min read
Writer’s Block—Real or Imagined?
Writer's Block has plagued writers for eons and will continue to do so. Here's my take on this...
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Dale Thele
Aug 7, 20192 min read
Why Point-of-View is Important to a Story
Picture, if you will, a spotless expansive lobby, void of chairs and tables, only the lingering pungent scent of disinfectant...
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