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Overcoming Shiny Object Syndrome: Tips for Writers productivity Nov 14, 2024

As a writer, you know how it goes: you get an idea for a story and dive into it with enthusiasm. You may get halfway through when another idea pops into your head—one that seems even more...

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Find the Theme of Your Book: Steps to Uncover the Theme of a Story plotting & outlining Nov 07, 2024

The theme is the beating heart of your novel. Themes, the central ideas behind the narrative, bind the plot and characters together, lending stories a more profound meaning and resonance. They...

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5 Strategies to Improve Your Writing Skills and Become a Better Writer productivity Oct 31, 2024

Writing is a skill that requires practice. This is true for all kinds of written work, but with creative writing, it's sometimes hard to tell if our skills and creativity are actually...

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Mastering Scene Structure: Write the Perfect Scene for Your Story drafting Oct 24, 2024

One of the most important elements of a novel is the scene—those building blocks that move the story forward and connect seamlessly to the next. As a writer, crafting scenes that captivate...

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How to Introduce a Character: Tips for Writing Character Introductions developing characters Oct 17, 2024

Have you ever read a book or watched a movie where a character was introduced, and you immediately felt emotionally invested in their story? It's a powerful feeling, isn't it? As writers, we...

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Mastering Chekhov's Gun: Definition, Examples, and Proven Writing Tips plotting & outlining Oct 10, 2024

Have you ever noticed that in the best stories, seemingly minor details introduced early on can set up climactic moments later in the book? This use of dramatic tension and payoff is a literary...

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How to Write a Horror Story: 5 Tips for Writing Horror Fiction drafting plotting & outlining Oct 03, 2024

The horror genre has long captivated readers by tapping into one of our most primal emotions—fear. Whether it’s the slow-burning terror of a psychological thriller or the jump-scare...

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Tips for Debut Authors: What to Expect in Your Publishing Debut Year self publishing traditional publishing Sep 26, 2024

Congrats! It’s finally here—the release of your debut book! But now what? Do you post about your book on social media? Look for influencers? Hire a publicist? Do you read reviews on...

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