List: For Writers | Curated by Gina Denny

Jan 10, 2023
59 stories
For WritersTips for writing better stories, tricks for querying and pitching your work, and lists that keep you sane for all the times in between
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In Omnia Paratus: Life Is Short. Write Well.
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Gina Denny
We Broke Up. Let’s Get Married!Sometimes the all-or-nothing romance works, and sometimes — like with Lane and Zack — it really doesn’t.
Jan 10, 2023
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In Omnia Paratus: Life Is Short. Write Well.
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Gina Denny
Luke’s Coffee, Inappropriate Flirting, and the Best Kind of PrologueDoes your story really need a prologue? Depends on the story, but Lorelai’s definitely did.
Dec 13, 2022
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In Omnia Paratus: Life Is Short. Write Well.
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Gina Denny
Luke and Liz: A Story of SiblingsAlmost nobody in Stars Hollow has any siblings — but there’s one pair that’s extremely well-written
Nov 16, 2022
Nov 16, 2022
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In Omnia Paratus: Life Is Short. Write Well.
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Gina Denny
A Year in the Life of Writing About Gilmore GirlsIn Omnia Paratus is one year old and we’re celebrating!
Sep 22, 2022
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In Omnia Paratus: Life Is Short. Write Well.
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Gina Denny
Don’t Reinvent the WheelUsing real life to inspire character moments and keep it real
Aug 16, 2022
Aug 16, 2022
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In Omnia Paratus: Life Is Short. Write Well.
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Gina Denny
A Gilmore Never Discloses a NumberDon’t use numbers in your story. Just don’t.
Aug 23, 2022
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In Omnia Paratus: Life Is Short. Write Well.
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Gina Denny
The Double Standard of Feminist StorytellingGilmore Girls was lauded as a feminist show, but they made some big mistakes. Here’s how you can learn from them.
Aug 30, 2022
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In Omnia Paratus: Life Is Short. Write Well.
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Gina Denny
Near-Misses, Almost-Kisses, and the Magic of Will-They/Won’t-TheyKeeping Luke and Lorelai apart took Herculean efforts. Here’s how they did it and why it paid off so well in the end.
Sep 13, 2022
Sep 13, 2022
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In Omnia Paratus: Life Is Short. Write Well.
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Gina Denny
When the Cast Falls Out of BalanceOne of the flaws in the Gilmore Girls revival came from what — or who — was missing
Aug 9, 2022
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In Omnia Paratus: Life Is Short. Write Well.
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Gina Denny
Love You Just the Way You Are… After You Change a Whole Lot.The best fictional couples are the ones who know they can’t change the other person, but the other person changes anyway.
Jul 12, 2022
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Jul 12, 2022
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In Omnia Paratus: Life Is Short. Write Well.
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Gina Denny
Cliffhangers and CurbhangersThe secret to getting readers to turn the page and audiences to tune in next time
Jul 19, 2022
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In Omnia Paratus: Life Is Short. Write Well.
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Gina Denny
Marty: The Missed OpportunityIt’s always Team Logan this and Team Jess that, but what about Naked Guy?
Jun 21, 2022
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Jun 21, 2022
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In Omnia Paratus: Life Is Short. Write Well.
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Gina Denny
Rory Gilmore Should Have Been A NovelistThe girl was a terrible journalist, but she was also never meant to be one.
Jun 14, 2022
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Jun 14, 2022
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Diversity in Publishing Isn’t Hurting Privileged WritersIt just isn’t.
Jun 14, 2022
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In Omnia Paratus: Life Is Short. Write Well.
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Gina Denny
Why do the Gilmore Girls Eat So Damn Much?Yes, their eating is disordered — but I don’t think it’s as damaging as it could have been.
Jun 7, 2022
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In Omnia Paratus: Life Is Short. Write Well.
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Gina Denny
Mitchum Huntzberger Had a PointHe’s a villainous man, but that’s because he’s kind of right.
May 31, 2022
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May 31, 2022
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In Omnia Paratus: Life Is Short. Write Well.
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Gina Denny
Lorelai is So Cool… She’s Not Like Other Girls.For all its feminism, Gilmore Girls sure fell into a big misogynistic trap.
May 24, 2022
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May 24, 2022
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In Omnia Paratus: Life Is Short. Write Well.
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Gina Denny
Too Many Details Ruin the FunOne tiny detail can derail your entire story. So maybe just … don’t include it?
May 17, 2022
May 17, 2022
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Frantic Puppy ProtagonistsThey’re adorable and you love them, but do they ever do anything useful?
May 13, 2022
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