Writing Magazine

ANGER MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES

Another car driver cuts you up on a traffic island, you get overcharged in a shop, or perhaps a work colleague is rude to you. Next thing you know, the red mist descends and it’s volcanic eruption time. There are a lot of angry people out there and potentially some angry characters in your work in progress.

This month’s workshop looks at showing your characters’ teeth and using their words and actions effectively to give your writing energy and

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