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44 Plot Ideas for Your Novel ideas and prompts inspiration motivation plotting writing skills Dec 15, 2024

Hello, everyone! Today’s post is going to be a little different—I’ll be sharing some plot ideas with you. Whether...

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Advice that Changed the Way I Write backstory first draft writing skills Dec 08, 2024

Today, I want to share something special: some of the best advice I’ve ever received. This isn’t just wisdom I’ve...

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5 Cringe Dialogue Red Flags dialogue writing writing skills Nov 27, 2024

Do you have these newbie dialogue tendencies? Don't worry, we'll explore some easy fixes to avoid cringing out your readers!

 

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Worst Bookish Turn-offs from an Editor book editing first draft writing skills Nov 17, 2024

As an editor, there are certain recurring issues in manuscripts that can immediately turn me off. Today, I’m sharing some of...

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10 Mistakes New Writers Make first draft writing skills Nov 10, 2024

When it comes to writing an enemies-to-lovers story, readers can easily spot when the conflict between characters feels forced. If...

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Crucial World-building Elements plotting tools world-building writing skills Nov 03, 2024

World-building is an essential tool in any writer’s toolbox, shaping the landscapes, societies, and rules that breathe life into...

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How to Write More first draft inspiration mindset writing skills Oct 27, 2024

Writing is one of the most complex yet fulfilling endeavors. For many of us, having vivid ideas for a book or a story isn’t the...

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Are Flashbacks Lazy Writing? first draft plotting writing skills Oct 20, 2024

Do you feel like you have a story that’s highly dependant on your characters backstories, but you’ve heard all the arguments...

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Ultimate Guide to Complex Characters characters writing skills Oct 13, 2024

Do you want to learn how to create characters so rich and complex that they feel like real people to your readers? Do you want them to...

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A Pantser’s Guide to Plotting outlining plotting writing skills Oct 07, 2024

Plotting can be super overwhelming. If you’re anything like me, you might find that the moment you plan every detail, the magic of...

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Master the Short Form short stories writing skills Sep 22, 2024

Have you ever sat down to write a short story, only to realize that—once again—you’ve actually started a brand-new...

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Plot Doesn’t Actually Matter plotting writing skills Sep 15, 2024

Today, we’re going to talk about a slightly controversial topic: Why the plot of your book doesn’t actually matter. 

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