CJ Yardley

[CJ Yardley @CJYardley]

I've written a whole thing on this topic over on Substack. Check it out if you want more!

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[CJ Yardley @CJYardley]

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Ever notice how Frozen is Elsa’s story—even though Anna is the protagonist? Or how Tangled is Flynn’s story—even though Rapunzel is the lead?

Let’s talk about side characters who hijack the plot with a sneaky transformation arc. 🧵

[CJ Yardley @CJYardley]

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Has this ever happened in something you’ve written? Did a side character suddenly steal the show?

Let’s talk about it! ⬇️

[CJ Yardley @CJYardley]

Heroes don’t need therapy… or do they?

Spoiler: They do. Otherwise, they’re just emotionally stunted action figures.

I wrote a whole thing about it! 👇

https://t.co/ritXT8o8fa

[CJ Yardley @CJYardley]

Are you a narrow writer (one genre, one path) or a broad writer (every genre at once, send help)? Share your team in the replies! 👇 #WritingCommunity

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[CJ Yardley @CJYardley]

Ever feel like writing advice is just a series of contradictions? Show, don’t tell—but also, don’t be afraid to tell? Outline everything—but also, discovery write?

SAME

That’s why I launched The Hard Yards. Let’s cut through the chaos together.

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[CJ Yardley @CJYardley]

@AuthorLMurphy Getting into Stormlight Archive for the first time, how about you?

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Fear is the mind killer https://t.co/LjpC3Ttfe6