Michelle RaabMay 15, 20222 minBuilding a MysteryIn my dystopian series, I have a mystery subplot. The subplot is obvious. Tessa, the main character, is presented with a puzzle that she...
Michelle RaabApr 13, 20222 minThe 5 Act StructureMy work in progress is the first in a series. In conceiving of the character arc for the main character… the driving force of the series… is
Michelle RaabJan 17, 20222 minAct 3 in ProgressSo… I totally didn’t win on NaNoWriMo. I did manage to outline the rest of act 2 for my dystopian novel. So yeah. That’s progress. My...
Michelle RaabJul 4, 20215 minAbout My Work In ProgressAbout 25 years ago, I got this idea in my head that every legend, every myth had a seed of truth. So, I thought, why not explore that?...
Michelle RaabJul 4, 20213 minDystopian FictionOne of the most disturbing dystopian novels I’ve ever read was the Handmaid’s Tale. Watching a familiar America turn into a misogynistic...