Annie M. Pasquinelli
Use Character QUIRKS, Not Flaws
Yes, I'm still on a My Hero Academia kick. It's really good, you guys! YOU'VE SEEN THIS STORY BEFORE . . . If you're reading this,...
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THE FEARLESS NINE
Created by Annie M. Pasquinelli
Annie M. Pasquinelli
- May 12, 2020
- 1 min
how to design a superhero costume!
With so many great, iconic superhero costumes out there, how do you design a suit that has your own unique, personal spin? Ask the...
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Annie M. Pasquinelli
- May 12, 2020
- 1 min
The five man band formula
One of the classic formulas for creating fictional characters is known as THE FIVE-MAN BAND FORMULA... and you might be more familiar...
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Annie M. Pasquinelli
- Apr 13, 2020
- 1 min
superhero enneagram types
As an author and storyteller, I LOVE to use personality typing systems to figure out who my characters are, how they operate, and how...
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Annie M. Pasquinelli
- Apr 13, 2020
- 1 min
How to build a custom map
All artistry is the process of making a thousand decisions . . . and then a thousand more, and a thousand more. If you need a custom map...
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Annie M. Pasquinelli
- Apr 13, 2020
- 1 min
Every Main Character Trio EVER!
Ever wonder why all your favorite stories seem to have THE SAME THREE MAIN CHARACTERS as everyone else? Well, the reason for that goes...
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Annie M. Pasquinelli
- Feb 26, 2020
- 1 min
No Small Characters
There are NO small characters, only small writers! Whether you're creating a side-quest character or somebody who's destined to save the...
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Annie M. Pasquinelli
- Feb 26, 2020
- 1 min
How to Start Writing!
I know lots of folks who have so many amazing fantastic AWESOME ideas for creative projects . . . but they don't know how to get started....
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Annie M. Pasquinelli
- Dec 12, 2019
- 1 min
How to write superhero romance
Romance is a great element to add to any good story, especially about SUPERHEROES. But there are a few things you should definitely AVOID...
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Annie M. Pasquinelli
- Dec 12, 2019
- 1 min
Secret Identity Problems
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to actually have a superheroic alter ego? It might actually be more challenging than you...
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Annie M. Pasquinelli
- Nov 26, 2019
- 1 min
how to make your own superpowers!
Have you ever tried to turn off the lights with the telekinesis you don't have? Or maybe you wonder what it would be like if you were...
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Annie M. Pasquinelli
- Nov 26, 2019
- 1 min
spider-man is america's superhero sweetheart
Everyone likes to argue about who's the coolest, best, or most popular superhero . . . but I'm here to tell you why America just can't...
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Annie M. Pasquinelli
- Apr 7, 2019
- 1 min
HOW TO NOT BE YOURSELF
As a writer, I constantly have the opportunity -- nay, the obligation -- to pretend to be somebody else, just like when I was a little...
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Annie M. Pasquinelli
- Feb 5, 2019
- 1 min
How to deal with artist's block
Have you ever gotten yourself stuck in an artist's block, and can't work yourself out of it? Annie's Artist Advice offers this innovative...
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Annie M. Pasquinelli
- Feb 5, 2019
- 1 min
Dream Big, Start Small
Want the best advice from the artist-in-residence? DREAM BIG, but start small! "The manuscript of 100,000 words begins with but a single...
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Annie M. Pasquinelli
- Jan 14, 2019
- 1 min
GRINDING is better than TALENT
Talent is SO overrated. Without the skills needed to apply it, talent would be completely useless. So how do you get the skills you need,...
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Annie M. Pasquinelli
- Dec 15, 2018
- 1 min
CONFESSION: I'M A CASUAL FAN
Okay, guys, confession time: I'm a CASUAL FAN. I know, I know, I'm sorry. I've let you all down. I don't have encyclopedic knowledge of...
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Annie M. Pasquinelli
- Dec 8, 2018
- 1 min
The Not-so-secret Formula
Let me bring you in on a little secret: Every great story you've ever seen is based on the SAME FORMULA. Don't believe me? Check out this...
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Annie M. Pasquinelli
- Nov 25, 2018
- 1 min
A Tribute to Stan Lee
We honor the passing of a true giant in the field of superhero fiction. Thank you for being such an inspiration, Stan Lee.
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