Archetype, Stereotype, or Cliché? What’s the Difference?
carriejonesbooks And a random photo of Barbies because it’s Wednesday and why not. Carrie Jones Apr 07, 2026 Someone asked what the difference is between an archetype and a stereotype. So…
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Using Memories For Story Ideas (You can do it, too!)
Write Better Now This post is about the brain, idea generation, and using memories to make story, which is pretty fun. I hope you like it! I’ve tried a different…
Must is Not the Same as Have To
Random Grammar Tips Carrie Jones Mar 24, 2026 Okay! It’s random grammar tip time. Mostly because I stayed up until 10 p.m. last night working and my brain is too…
So, Apparently, Happiness Is Sexy
What If the Secret Is Just … Being Kind? Carrie Jones Mar 23, 2026 There’s a pretty fun article on Meant To Be Happy that says that “happiness is the…
The Two Main Keys to Hooking Your Readers: Curiosity and Care
Write Better Now Roundup Have you ever been at a party and someone tells a story and you just don’t care? Have you ever been that person telling the story…