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3 Traits Your Hero and Villain Should Share
What if I told you that the best stories are those that feature protagonists and antagonists who share more in common than not?
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4 Ways to Avoid the Pitfalls of a Writer’s Solitude
Writing may be a solitary endeavor, but a writer’s life shouldn’t be.
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Why Writers Should Take Their Own Advice
I’m about to introduce you to the wisest writing mentor you’re ever likely to meet. Yourself.
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Why Vague Writing Is Weak Writing
If you are bold, precise, and definite in your choice of words, your readers will feel the power of your prose.
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Are You Asking These Important Questions About Your Fantasy Setting?
An overview of subjects and questions to keep in mind as you develop your speculative setting.
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What I Love Lucy Can Teach You About Writing Tics
Quick, what annoying trait do writers and I Love Lucy share?
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8 Signs Your Writing Is Stuck in a Rut – And Why You Should Care
Laziness and fear – a writer’s two great nemeses – do their best to keep us stuck in the writing rut.
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Are You Confusing Readers With Poor Cause and Effect?
It’s all too easy for authors to risk confusing readers by showing the effect of an action, before showing the cause itself.
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The Good News? Writing Never Gets Any Easier
First-time novelists often make the mistake of believing their first novels will be the most difficult writing of their lives.
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