Guest Post: 5 Ways to Use Holidays in Our Writing

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This week you can find me guest posting over at Fiction University! I’m talking about 5 ways to use holidays in your writing.

Everyone loves a special occasions and there are lots of ways we can incorporate that into our stories both to enrich the setting and drive the plot.

So check out my post on Fiction University, and while you’re there don’t forget to read some of the other great posts by Janice Hardy and more! There is a wealth of info to be found and you don’t want to miss it.



Originally published April 9, 2021 on Bethany-Henry. com. 

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