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You’re Not Bad at Writing. Publishing Is Hostile to Story.

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Storytelling hasn’t failed readers — publishing culture has simply become suspicious of it. If you’re being told to slow down, soften conflict, or “let the story breathe,” the problem may not be your writing at all. It may be that you’re telling stories in a moment that prefers experience over consequence.

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Retconning Is Not a Free Pass: Why Indie Authors Can’t Afford to Rewrite the Past

/ Plotting & Outlining, Story Concept / 4 minutes of reading / 2 Comments

Hollywood franchises might be able to reset their storylines and expect fans to go along with it—but indie authors don’t get that luxury. Readers trust books to remember what came before. When we break that trust, we lose more than just continuity—we lose our audience. Here’s why honoring your story’s past isn’t a limitation—it’s your greatest creative tool.

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