Dale Thele
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 21
- 5 min
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 19
- 4 min
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 18
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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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Dale Thele
- Aug 17, 2023
- 4 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
A Book Series? Are You Insane?
How the fictional book series SHANE DAVISON CHRONICLES came to be.
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Dale Thele
- Aug 4, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 4 min
Where Do Book Titles Come From?
Creating a title for a book or manuscript.
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Dale Thele
- Sep 13, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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 8, 2019
- 2 min
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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Dale Thele
- Jul 13, 2019
- 2 min
You Might End Up in My Next Book
You may already be in one of my stories I say this, not as a warning or to shock you. When I develop a story, I have a basic plot (and...
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