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Character Development And The Inspiring Novelist, Halley Nicole Villegas Aug 2024

Character Development And The Inspiring Novelist, Halley Nicole Villegas

Masters Theses

This thesis explores the pivotal role of character growth and development in narrative writing, examining how it can significantly influence the overall success and reception of a story. Through a detailed analysis of various literary works and theoretical frameworks, this study identifies key elements that contribute to compelling character arcs and their impact on reader engagement. By contrasting well-developed characters with those that are poorly constructed or static, the research highlights how nuanced character development enhances plot progression, emotional resonance, and thematic depth. Additionally, the paper examines the importance of authenticity and relatability in character portrayal. The findings suggest that …


The Unchanging Season, Samuel De La Cruz Aug 2024

The Unchanging Season, Samuel De La Cruz

Fairy Tales

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Fox Story, Davis Nickel Aug 2024

Fox Story, Davis Nickel

Fairy Tales

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The End Of The Old And Start Of The New, Carlos Ross Aug 2024

The End Of The Old And Start Of The New, Carlos Ross

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The Flow Giving, Riya Patel Aug 2024

The Flow Giving, Riya Patel

Fairy Tales

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Trolls, Shea Spellman Aug 2024

Trolls, Shea Spellman

Fairy Tales

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Still Standing, Cheyenne Ruiz Aug 2024

Still Standing, Cheyenne Ruiz

Fairy Tales

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Seaside Solution, Lilly Cantu Aug 2024

Seaside Solution, Lilly Cantu

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Cinderella And Her Rat, Alyssa Elizondo, Cheyenne Ruiz, Aidan Garcia, Ashlin Padilla Aug 2024

Cinderella And Her Rat, Alyssa Elizondo, Cheyenne Ruiz, Aidan Garcia, Ashlin Padilla

Fairy Tales

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The Glass Bin, Zitlali Aguirre, Joel Rodriguez, Other Authors Aug 2024

The Glass Bin, Zitlali Aguirre, Joel Rodriguez, Other Authors

Fairy Tales

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The Emperor's New Climate Policy, Fernando Jaime Sepulveda Aug 2024

The Emperor's New Climate Policy, Fernando Jaime Sepulveda

Fairy Tales

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Drift, Joel Rodriguez Aug 2024

Drift, Joel Rodriguez

Fairy Tales

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The Melt, Seth Montes, Jeremy Ocura, Sarita Adams, Dylan Andrews Aug 2024

The Melt, Seth Montes, Jeremy Ocura, Sarita Adams, Dylan Andrews

Fairy Tales

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The Blood Red Cloak, Addison Mata, Emily Mendoza, Jonathan Silva, Sarita Adams Aug 2024

The Blood Red Cloak, Addison Mata, Emily Mendoza, Jonathan Silva, Sarita Adams

Fairy Tales

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Josephine's Triumph, Haley Aleman Aug 2024

Josephine's Triumph, Haley Aleman

Fairy Tales

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The Long Iceburg, Marisabel Jimenez Aug 2024

The Long Iceburg, Marisabel Jimenez

Fairy Tales

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The New Man In Town, Ian Mcewen Aug 2024

The New Man In Town, Ian Mcewen

Fairy Tales

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Forest Of Memories, Jason Jacobo Aug 2024

Forest Of Memories, Jason Jacobo

Fairy Tales

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Favian The Ignorant, Maximus Escobedo Aug 2024

Favian The Ignorant, Maximus Escobedo

Fairy Tales

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Little Red Polar Bear, Brianna Garcia, Jose Ochoa, Joel Rodriguez, Tinei Tii Aug 2024

Little Red Polar Bear, Brianna Garcia, Jose Ochoa, Joel Rodriguez, Tinei Tii

Fairy Tales

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A Message From Home, Eric Madrid Aug 2024

A Message From Home, Eric Madrid

Fairy Tales

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Shifting Sands, Christopher Hererra Aug 2024

Shifting Sands, Christopher Hererra

Fairy Tales

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Final Goodbye, Ryan Garcia Aug 2024

Final Goodbye, Ryan Garcia

Fairy Tales

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Donny The Evolved Gorilla, Dylan Andrews Aug 2024

Donny The Evolved Gorilla, Dylan Andrews

Fairy Tales

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Thesis Proposal And Project: Transplanted, Sarah Estok May 2024

Thesis Proposal And Project: Transplanted, Sarah Estok

Masters Theses

This manuscript is a work of fiction in the mystery/thriller genre. Detective Joy Livingston is led to learn why God allows evil to exist in the world. Everything happens for a reason and this work seeks to represent loss, organ donation, and evil in a way that exhibits this.


The World Of Marubia: A Writer’S Perspective Into Building Worlds Using Transmedia Aesthetics, Diego Lucca Espinosa Apr 2024

The World Of Marubia: A Writer’S Perspective Into Building Worlds Using Transmedia Aesthetics, Diego Lucca Espinosa

Whittier Scholars Program

This Senior Project is a Generative and Research Thesis based around the techniques and aesthetics of Transmedia storytelling that are used when dabbling in World Building. It includes three interconnected creative pieces: 2 flash fiction stories and a short screenplay, all revolving and connected to the story world of my creation, Marubia. These stories exist in a world going through a technopoaclypse; Robotic creatures wield magic against their Human brothers in arms, slaved to the command of a Dark God. The Transmedia Aesthetics coined by Professor Geoffrey Long, specifically Resonant Simple-Story Myths, Fractal Storytelling, and World-Centric Narrative Design were pivotal …


Analyzing The Cynical Perspective Of Death In The Book Thief, Dorothy Elizabeth Hollar Mar 2024

Analyzing The Cynical Perspective Of Death In The Book Thief, Dorothy Elizabeth Hollar

Masters Theses

In The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, death is used as a theme and a character to convey the plot of the story. The character of death is used as a device to show the life of a young girl living in Nazi Germany through the eyes of something more sinister and pessimistic. The story explores trauma, friendship, and the power of words when it seems all hope is lost. This thesis will explore the aspect of death as a character and will examine how it works in the story. The creative portion of my thesis will examine the themes …


Three Years With Buffalo Bill, Russell Storman Mar 2024

Three Years With Buffalo Bill, Russell Storman

Masters Theses

John Muir is the father of modern creative nonfiction in the outdoor adventure/nature genre. His passion inspired generations of Christian writers, especially within the genre, to draw connections between the God of their faith and His hand that they see in the natural world. Set in a forty-two-mile hike through northwest Wyoming’s Buffalo Bill State Park and continuing in the example set by Muir, the manuscript Three Years with Buffalo Bill establishes that faith is an essential element of modern life.


Integrating Creative Writing And Dance - A Reflective Collection, Grace Becker Jan 2024

Integrating Creative Writing And Dance - A Reflective Collection, Grace Becker

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

This project highlights my dual artistic experiences in dance and creative writing throughout my time at WKU through a portfolio website, where all my work will be available in one place. In this project, I showcase the progression of my writing throughout my undergraduate career. This portfolio includes reflections on each piece. As a writer and dancer, I have learned that skills in both art forms enhance productivity in each area. This project allowed me to reflect on my progress as a writer, dancer, and choreographer, and look forward to how I will continue this integration in my professional career.


A Word Fitly Spoken Is Like Apples Of Gold In Settings Of Silver: Removing The Veil From Inspirational Historical Fiction, Laura Louise Milcarzyk Jul 2023

A Word Fitly Spoken Is Like Apples Of Gold In Settings Of Silver: Removing The Veil From Inspirational Historical Fiction, Laura Louise Milcarzyk

Masters Theses

This thesis is about the importance of inspirational historical fiction writers to pen literary works that are more reflective of the diverse Kingdom of God on earth and the trials and tribulations the diverse community of followers of Christ endure in this life. The thesis also defines three literary techniques that will, if applied correctly, help lead a writer in creating novels that bring God, His love, and the Gospel of Jesus Christ to life. The artistic statement explains how the novel originated and its process, as well as the novel’s literary and biblical significance. The critical paper is the …