When Writers Fall in Love

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John David Mann on discovering your characters and learning about them as you go.

By John David Mann | July 20, 2023

When the House Talks Back: Environments that Transform into Full-Fledged Characters

When the House Talks Back: Environments that Transform into Full-Fledged Characters

John David Mann on transformative settings

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What’s a Nice Guy Like Me Doing in a Homicidal Place Like This?

What’s a Nice Guy Like Me Doing in a Homicidal Place Like This?

Ruminations on what drives decent, ordinary folks to write about murder and mayhem.

By John David Mann | July 14, 2021

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