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An Author's Voice

An Author's Voice

Written by: Charlie Forêt
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Craft musing and thoughts from Charlie Forêt, and indie author who wants to improve and give back to the community.2026, Charlie Forêt
Episodes
  • OODA Loops for Editing

    OODA Loops for Editing
    Jun 18 2026
    The article discusses the challenges writers face during revisions and emphasizes that the issue often lies not in writing skills but in a missing cognitive step, termed "Orient." It introduces the OODA loop model (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) to enhance revision efficiency, advocating for writers to articulate a passage's purpose before making changes to ensure structural integrity.
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    13 mins
  • In Defense of the Adverb

    In Defense of the Adverb
    Jun 11 2026
    The prohibition against adverbs, rooted in a specific writing concern, has become an overly broad rule harming prose quality. While some adverbs can dilute writing, others provide essential emotional and temporal nuance. Writers should evaluate adverbs carefully, identifying their function rather than deleting them indiscriminately to maintain narrative precision and voice.
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    10 mins
  • Naming as Theme

    Naming as Theme
    Jun 4 2026
    The discussion focuses on the significance of naming in storytelling, highlighting how names contribute to thematic depth. Through examples from Ursula K. Le Guin, Cormac McCarthy, and Kazuo Ishiguro, the text illustrates that names carry arguments about identity and relationships, impacting the narrative's emotional resonance. Writers are encouraged to scrutinize their naming choices.
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    9 mins
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