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J.T. Sterling
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A new writer with old taste. Literature and reading should be way more popular than it is.

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This is the first story that I’ve posted on my website.

It’s a historical fiction piece, not meant to be more complicated than a powerful moment in the midst of the chaos of war.

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April 4, 2025 at 7:12 PM
It's the second-to-last post in the Idolmaker section, after which we'll move onto the Forger section, focused on Worldbuilding, so Like & Follow to stay up to date!

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[CoF] A.4: In Their Own Words
Asking questions is not as common as you might think, particularly between friends and family. Perhaps it’s a sense of complacency or comfort. I’m talking about honest-to-god, wanting-t…
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March 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
What is something that you think is important to making a character feel "round?"

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[CoF] A.2: Round vs. Flat
The very nature of the paths our characters walk is to ensure that they don’t come out the other side the same.
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February 19, 2025 at 9:37 PM
If you're interested in discussing what makes good characters, hit the link below!

You're just in time for the Craft of Fiction Series, where we look in-depth at the elements that make up a good story.

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[CoF] A.1: Entry Points
First, welcome to the Craft of Fiction Series, where we’ll be starting with our first section titled The Idolmaker.
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February 12, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Read here: jtsterling12.wordpress.com/2025/02/10/t...

What’s your favorite painting by Van Gogh?
The Yellow House [Review]
Martin Gayford’s book chronicles the events surrounding the “yellow house” of Arlès, in Provence, France.
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February 10, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Q: What do you think is the most important part of a good story?

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February 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM