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How I Write Fiction (with Golden Structure)

How I Write Fiction + Golden Formula by MissLunaRose
August 21, 2025December 27, 2025 ~ MissLunaRose ~ Leave a comment

Here's how I craft a fiction story, including the "golden formula" I use for powerful writing.

3 Types of Character Fears

3 types of character fears by Miss Luna Rose
August 3, 2025August 18, 2025 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 2 Comments

A well-told story is about more than temporary scary situations. It taps into deep fears that resonate.

Writing Unique Smart Characters

Writing Unique Smart Characters
February 17, 2025June 1, 2025 ~ MissLunaRose ~ Leave a comment

Intelligent characters tend to stick to the same cookie-cutter personalities, interests, and plotlines. Here's how to write a more original and relatable smart character.

Luna Rose’s Actually Logical Mary Sue Litmus Test

April 25, 2020March 18, 2023 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 15 Comments

I still get asked if a character is a Mary Sue. Most of these askers fundamentally don't understand what a Mary Sue is. I'm here to help!

What Counts as a Character Flaw?

"A character flaw involves thoughts, behavior, and consequences."
July 14, 2019December 30, 2023 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 5 Comments

Beginning writers may give their characters cutesy flaws like clumsiness. But a true flaw involves choices and consequences. Here's how to build a realistic character without sacrificing likability.

Why Readers Hate Angel Rainnen

An image saying "Why Readers Hate Angel Rainnen" with a picture of Angel (a tall white man in a blue puzzle piece shirt). Annotations have been made in red marker, talking about how awful Angel is, and giving him demon horns.
July 12, 2019May 5, 2020 ~ MissLunaRose ~ Leave a comment

What makes a detestable villain? Why do readers hate Dolores Umbridge more than Voldemort? How do you write a character that readers just want to punch? Today we explore characters who we love to hate, using Angel Rainnen as an example.

Why Readers Like Glitter

May 24, 2019May 5, 2020 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 10 Comments

Let's take a deep dive into what makes readers like a character, using Glitter from Silent Voice as an example.

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