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Letting Your Characters Take the Lead in Fiction

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By CL Montblanc
| Writer's Digest Verified
There are so many differing opinions on how to start writing a story. Start with the hook, with the inciting incident, with the title, with the full plot synopsis, with the first line, with a random emo song from 2006 that exudes the same vibes you wish to bring to the world (or maybe that one’s a unique experience). Though, most agree that the first thing you should have in mind for your story is, well, the story. I’m here to provide my own perspective.
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Author Interview: Pride or Die by CL Montblanc

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By Deb Caletti, DeAndra Davis, Salomey Doku, CL Montblanc
| Book Crushin
Pride or Die has the best tagline – Be Gay, Solve Crime!! Yes, we love a good funny murder mystery and this one is set within the LGBTQIA+ club, how fun! Check out some interview questions with debut YA author CL Montblanc below! Pride or Die is available now! by CL Montblanc Published by: Wednesday Books on April 15, 2025 Genres: Contemporary, LGBTQIA+, Mystery, Young Adult Bookshop Goodreads In this delightful dark comedy debut, when the members of an LGBTQ+ club find themselves...
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