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Writers Need Feedback and ProWritingAid Reports Inspire the Continuous Improvements Trusted by 2 Million People

9 Nov 20228 Nov 2022

Like most writers, my initial drafts contain quality issues, but I love how ProWritingAid reports inspire continuous improvement — the feedback I need to encourage more writing. ProWritingAid Reports Identify…

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Top 6 Character Arc Design Tips for Writers Who Want to Give Readers the Emotions and Story Resolutions They Crave

14 Sep 202213 Sep 2022

Your readers want a story that supplies the emotions they crave and provides a satisfying resolution, so like bestselling authors, incorporate both into your character arc design! Character Arc Design…

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Writers: Turn Your Character’s Problem into a Memorable Story Motif Just Like Alastair Reynolds

31 Aug 20221 Dec 2022

At the Science Fiction Writers’ Week summit, I marveled at how award-winning novelist Alastair Reynolds turned a show-stopping character problem into a memorable story motif. FREE Replays (Only Until 09/09/22!)…

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5 Tips to Eliminate Boring Writing

13 Jul 202224 Jul 2022

Who doesn't want to eliminate boring writing, right? Today, freelance proofreader and editor Kelsey Bryant shares five actionable tips to level up your writing. 5 Tips to Eliminate Boring Writingby…

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All About Action Beats

8 Jun 202229 Sep 2022

Today, I welcome back, Kelsey Bryant, an accomplished author and experienced freelance proofreader and editor. Thanks, Kelsey, for sharing your tips on action beats and dialogue tags! The Self-editing Process…

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Break Out of the Mold: Creating Fresh Similes and Metaphors

11 May 202224 Jul 2022

This week's post is by Kelsey Bryant, an accomplished author and experienced freelance proofreader and editor. Her tips on similes and metaphors offer excellent ways to enhance your writing. Take…