2 essences of a story: conflict and stakes
17 December 2020
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Conflict and stakes are the 2 essences of a story because it will make the reader care and engage in our stories, which, in turn,
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7 tips to improve your writing
3 October 2020
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Writing a novel can be overwhelming. When I first started, there was so much to learn and at times, it felt overwhelming. Here are the
7 tips to create engaging character arcs
3 October 2020
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Characters are one of the most important elements to keep readers reading. It doesn’t matter if your story is action packed with explosives going off
Importance of point of view in writing
3 October 2020
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So, you’ve got a killer story on your hands and want to develop your characters as much as possible. Before you go overboard, one of
Show v. tell (aka describe v. explain)
3 October 2020
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This is probably the most common writing advice. If you haven’t heard about it, you will now – it’s everywhere. But what is it? What
What is ‘voice’ and can you develop it?
3 October 2020
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It seems all editors and literary agents search for “voice” in a story. Without it, we’re told, we’re doomed to failure. Probably the most annoying
How much should you care about psychic distance?
3 October 2020
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So, you’ve written your book and sent it off to critique partners, beta readers, or editors and one of their feedback is that they are
5 tips to self-edit your novel
3 October 2020
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So, you’ve finished your first draft and getting ready to query literary agents or self-publish your masterpiece. But not so fast. As great as you
Which type of edits do you need?
3 October 2020
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Many people think that editing is proofreading – checking for spelling mistakes and making sure the correct punctuation and grammar is used. While proofreading is