Julia’s Thoughts and Tips

Why We Stay Longer Than We Should

And Why It’s Not Always About Fear

May 4 • Julia Amante

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April 2026

The Life You Built vs. The Life You Want

And What It Costs to Admit They’re Not the Same

Apr 23 • Julia Amante

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When You Realize You’re Not the Same Person Anymore

And Why That Matters More Than We Think

Apr 18 • Julia Amante

The Changes We Don’t See Coming

And Why We Don’t Notice Until It’s Too Late

Apr 8 • Julia Amante

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Read Outside Your Genre to Find Your Voice

Why stepping beyond what you write may be the key to sounding like yourself

Apr 6 • Julia Amante

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The Villain Who Doesn’t Know They’re the Villain

Writing characters whose flaws cause damage

Apr 3 • Julia Amante

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Moving Beyond Villainy: Understanding Motivation

Creating COMPLEX Characters With Moral Ambiguity

Apr 1 • Julia Amante

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March 2026

Using Body Language, Proximity, and Touch to Build Unforgettable Characters

The Technique That Reveals Everything

Mar 18 • Julia Amante

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7 Hidden Animator Hacks That Bring Characters to Life

What fiction writers can learn from the artists who animate stories frame by frame

Mar 11 • Julia Amante

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The Joy and Frustration of Finding the Right Word

Chasing Perfection

Mar 10 • Julia Amante

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5 Secrets to Make Your Characters Walk Out of Your Novel

How to Create Characters With Psychological Depth That Readers Never Forget

Mar 4 • Julia Amante

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February 2026

When a Story Won’t Let You Go

The Necessary Madness of Writing

Feb 17 • Julia Amante

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