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How to start writing a novel: Begin better, finish fasterHow do you start writing a novel? Make time, prepare, set deadlines, find a premise that fires you up to write, and get on your way to crafting...
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Book distribution 101: Getting books to marketLearn book distribution basics and explore topics such as 'publishing wide' vs platform exclusivity, book aggregator services, and more about...
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365 daily writing prompts to transform your craftDaily writing prompts in 73 categories arranged around literary devices and craft elements to help you practice writing techniques. The post...
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How to create a book cover design that wowsWondering how to create a book cover that will wow readers? Explore elements of cover design, comparisons between typical cover features in...
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Why write an e-book? Growing audience, authority, brandWrite an e-book to use as a lead magnet, encourage future fans to sign up for your newsletter, and promote your authority and expertise. Draw...
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Fantasy writing prompts: 200+ ideas to create magicLooking for ideas to write epic or dark fantasy, academic (school-set) fantasy or the comic variety? Find 200-plus fantasy-writing prompts below...
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Dialogue writing examples from top books vs AI (2023)Dialogue writing examples from popular reads and AI teach us interesting things about what makes human-written dialogue better, juicier with...
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170 plot development questions (plus worksheet)Brainstorm plot intrigues with 100 questions for plotting from beginning to end, plus an extra seventy on the seven basic plots in a free...
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How an online writers’ community grows skillAn online writers' community helps you grow in your craft and process in many ways. Learn reasons to join and actively participate in a critique...
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How to write a horror story: Telling tales of terrorLearn how to write a horror story, with insights from Stephen King, John Carpenter, the script opening for The Exorcist, and more, and discover...
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52 common writing errors (examples and tips)Common writing errors trip writers up at every opportunity. This guide examines ten categories of easy writing mistakes to make, with tips to...
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300 world building questions for deeper settingsWorld building questions help us think deeper about place and the many layered details that make up worlds and civilizations. Explore 300 prompts...
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Boost motivation to write daily: 10 practicesMotivation to write flagging? Read ten practices you can incorporate into the writing process to keep your will to write strong. The post Boost...
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Writing process: From discovery to done (complete guide)The writing process has many stages, from discovery and investigation to publication. Read authors' insights on finding ideas, revision and more,...
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Comedic writing: How to write a funny storyComedic writing is hard to master, but understanding types of comedy, what makes a funny story work, the visceral 'huh' and more will help you...
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Suspense writing: Examples and devices for tenser storiesSuspense writing examples by psychological suspense, mystery and thriller authors show how to create anxious anticipation and a page-turner. Learn...
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Writing fantasy: Creating a spellbinding story (complete guide)Fantasy is one of the most popular genres due to the wish, wonder, and surprise that fills this speculative fiction genre. Learn more and find...
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Writing love stories: Creating love letters to readersWriting love stories is a meaningful way to explore all the stages of human relationships. Read the difference between love stories and genre...
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100 character development questions to inspire deeper arcsCharacter development questions about goals, motivations, conflicts, fears, typical habits, personality and more help build rich characterization....
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How to describe to immerse readers (complete guide)Descriptive writing brings stories and characters to life. Read tips on how to describe places and characters, descriptive writing examples from a...
