All posts tagged "fiction writing tips"

  • How To Create Emotion In The Reader - Writer's Life.org
    How To Create Emotion In The Reader

    One of the most important, and perhaps most difficult aspects of writing a novel is trying to engage your readers, so you make them feel something towards your book. Without engaging emotionally in your story, readers will...

    • Posted June 30, 2016
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  • Why Reading Makes Us better Writers - Writer's Life.org
    Why Reading Makes Us better Writers

    “To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark.” – Victor Hugo Reading is a hugely important part of any writers life. It makes you a better writer....

    • Posted June 25, 2016
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  • Make These Mistakes To Know You’re A Real Writer - Writer's Life.org
    Make These Mistakes To Know You’re A Real Writer

    Being a writer is a learning curve, one that never ends. If you are in a constant state of learning, a constant state of improving, and trying new things, then you are also going to constantly make...

    • Posted June 24, 2016
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  • Are You A Writer? Here’s How You’ll Know - Writer's Life.org
    Are You A Writer? Here’s How You’ll Know

    Have you always dreamt of becoming a writer, yet you are not sure you have got what it takes? Sometimes, when it comes to following our passions, our dreams, we want a little reassurance. So how do...

    • Posted June 23, 2016
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  • How To Write The Perfect Villain - Writer's Life.org
    How To Write The Perfect Villain

    Creating characters for your stories is one of the most exciting and enjoyable parts of being a writer, and while we all have characters that we completely fall in love with, there is nothing quite as satisfying...

    • Posted June 18, 2016
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  • What It Means To Kill Your Darlings

    As writers, you have may already heard of the phrase ‘to kill your darlings,’ and you may already be well-versed with its meaning. However, some writers may not have come across this piece of advice,  and it...

    • Posted June 14, 2016
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  • Do This Before Writing Your Next Story - Writer's Life.org
    Do This Before Writing Your Next Story

    Sitting down to write a new piece can be difficult. Whether you are hoping to write a short story or a full blown novel, it can often feel a little overwhelming when sitting down to begin. Feeling...

    • Posted June 10, 2016
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  • What Is Flash Fiction? And Why We Should Write It - Writer's Life.org
    What Is Flash Fiction? And Why We Should Write It

    Flash fiction is commonly known as a piece of short fiction (usually under 1,000 words) where an entire story with a beginning, middle and end is told. Many writers have never tried writing flash fiction, and why...

    • Posted June 4, 2016
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  • How To Write An Awesome First Paragraph That Makes People Want To Read Your Book - writerslife.org
    How To Write An Awesome First Paragraph That Makes People Want To Read Your Book

    The opening of your book is so important. Without a strong opening, regardless of how good the rest of your book may be, you will lose hundreds, or even thousands of readers, who simply won’t get past...

    • Posted June 4, 2016
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  • In A Creative Rut - Here’s How To Get Out Of It - NOW! - Writer's Life.Org
    In A Creative Rut – Here’s How To Get Out Of It – NOW!

    Sometimes when you sit down to write the words just won’t come out. No matter how long and hard you stare at the page, no matter how many cups of coffee you drink, no matter how many...

    • Posted June 1, 2016
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