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All posts tagged "novel writing tips"
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Writing Your Second Novel: How To Get Through It
There is a plethora of information out there to help first-time novelists get to grips with putting their initial draft down on paper, then refining and editing it, then sending it off to publishers. But once you...
- Posted July 12, 2016
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Write The Perfect Plot With These 7 Easy Steps
Having a great idea for a story is one thing, being able to write an excellent plot is another. Plotting can be one of the hardest parts of novel writing, and it takes practice and hard work...
- Posted July 11, 2016
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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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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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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
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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Write The Perfect Author Bio
Every good author needs a great author bio to tell the world about themselves and make their writing shine. However, an author bio can be a tricky thing to write, especially if you have never done one...
- Posted June 10, 2016
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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!
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