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Callie Leuck

Callie Leuck is a writer, dancer, tea-drinker, amateur photographer, and Oxford comma enthusiast. She is a proposal writer and a science-medical writing grad student who writes fiction in her free time.

Apr
16
2013
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Lies & Lying Liars

Written by Callie Leuck

A quasi-rant about truth in nonfiction and the betrayal associated with discovering you've been lied to by a writer.

Apr
16
2013
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Owning Writer

Written by Callie Leuck

Among writers, the I-was-afraid-to-own-the-title-of-writer conversation is reoccurring. How did you first begin calling yourself a writer?

Oct
4
2012
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Editing Tool: Reading to an Audience

Written by Callie Leuck

This post explains how I have identified writing weaknesses through preparing to read my writing aloud.

Oct
4
2012
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6 Tips for Terrified Writers

Written by Callie Leuck

Here is a little list of some things I’ve learned about writing over the years. Relevant to nonfiction and fiction.

Jul
18
2012
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What is "Professional Writing?"

Written by Callie Leuck

A professional writer tries to define "professional writing" and all it encompasses.

Jun
23
2012
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Why you should read

Written by Callie Leuck

I almost gave up on this book. Then I got completely caught up in it. Patrick Rothfuss will rock your socks with this fantasy that captures "true, common things, about ambition and failure, art, love, and loss.”

Jun
12
2012
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Some deconstruction of Disney's "Aladdin"

Written by Callie Leuck

Tom Clancy once commented: "The difference between reality and fiction? Fiction has to make sense." We often expect more sense from fiction than we receive in real life.

Jun
12
2012
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What does a villain look like?

Written by Callie Leuck

What is the deal with male villains and self-inflicted facial disfigurement?

May
17
2012
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Adding Culture To Your Fantasy World

Written by Jamie Gibbs

Book reviewer Jamie Gibbs talks about how to add culture to a fantasy world, including alternative history, religion, the interconnectedness of your worldbuilding and your characters, and fantasy cursing. Who doesn't love a bit of cursing?

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