Monthly Archives: September 2025
The Writer’s Guide to Internal Bleeding
Posted on September 26, 2025 Leave a Comment
Internal bleeding doesn’t always look dramatic on the outside, which is exactly why it can be so dangerous. Unlike cuts or visible wounds, internal bleeding often happens quietly, only revealing itself through subtle symptoms until it becomes life-threatening. For fiction writers, it’s a powerful device for tension and realism, the hidden injury that escalates when […]
The Writer’s Guide to Eye Injuries
Posted on September 12, 2025 Leave a Comment
Eye injuries in fiction are uniquely visceral. They invoke immediate vulnerability, suggest loss of perception or awareness, and dramatically affect a character’s abilities and psychology. From minor irritations to permanent blindness, these injuries can serve as powerful narrative turning points, but only when handled with realism and respect. In this blog post, I will explore […]
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