Tag: Tips
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A Character Template to Help Busy Writers Solve the Writing Puzzle
Developing multi-dimensioned fictional people fascinates me. But updating the character template for my favorite writing app proved harder than I expected.
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Understanding Your Favorite Genre Gives You the Advantage Bestselling Authors Know Well
What do you consider the best characteristics of your favorite genre? I’ll share mine and explain how knowing key details can engage readers.
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Effective Tips for Writing Scenes that Hook Audiences and Keep them Turning Pages
Story scenes convey to readers essential characters, settings, and events. While there are no strict rules for writing scenes, you can adopt proven practices that help satisfy readers’ expectations. Here are effective tips for writing scenes that hook audiences and keep readers turning pages.
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7 Tips for Structuring Plot and Subplots
The top movies and best-selling novels weave into the main plot several subplots. I’ll break down the process and share 7 tips for structuring plot and subplots.
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Writing Principles: How to Write a Logline for Your Novel
It’s all about the story. A story’s premise guides a writer strategically, and a logline interests an audience emotionally. With examples, I’ll show you how to write a logline for your novel.
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How to Find Book Ideas
Aspiring writers often ask, “How do I find book ideas?” The answers are simple, but can get lost in the details of studying writing craft. So let’s look at how to jumpstart your search and turn your idea into a novel.