Why Consistency in Plot and Characters Can Make or Break Your Story

Why Consistency in Plot and Characters Can Make or Break Your Story

Why Consistency in Plot and Characters Can Make or Break Your StoryVivien Gehres
Published on: 11/12/2025

Learn why consistency in plot and characters matters, how to maintain it, and how it strengthens your storytelling and reader connection.

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What Non-Writers Don’t Understand About Writing (And How to Handle the Pressure)

What Non-Writers Don’t Understand About Writing (And How to Handle the Pressure)

What Non-Writers Don’t Understand About Writing (And How to Handle the Pressure)Vivien Gehres
Published on: 10/11/2025

Non-writers often misunderstand the writing process. Learn how to protect your creativity and handle pressure from people who don’t get it.

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Why I’m Pressing Pause on Literary Agents After 100+ Rejections (And How I’m Refocusing on Writing)

Why I’m Pressing Pause on Literary Agents After 100+ Rejections (And How I’m Refocusing on Writing)

Why I’m Pressing Pause on Literary Agents After 100+ Rejections (And How I’m Refocusing on Writing)
Vivien Gehres
Published on: 12/10/2025

After over 100 literary agent rejections, even with positive feedback from beta readers and editors, I decided to pause querying and focus on writing for myself.

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From Idea to Page: My Writing Process Explained

From Idea to Page: My Writing Process Explained

From Idea to Page: My Writing Process ExplainedVivien Gehres
Published on: 24/09/2025

From inspiration to revision, I break down my full writing process. Learn how to start a story, draft quickly, and revise with confidence.

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