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What is Sensory Language? Definition + Examples
Learn what sensory language is and how you can use it to immerse readers in the magic of your story.
May 20th, 2025
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How to Write a Villain in 5 Steps
Whether they're an evil psychopath or a tragic victim of fate, here's how to write a good villain.
May 19th, 2025
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20 Best Opening Lines in Books + How to Write Your Own
Want to hook readers from the very first sentence? Explore these unforgettable opening lines from classic and contemporary literature, and discover the secret to crafting an attention-grabbing start that'll leave readers wanting more.
May 16th, 2025
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Common Writing Errors to Avoid at All Costs
Nothing pulls readers out of a story faster than a glaring error. Learn the most common writing errors and how to avoid them.
May 9th, 2025
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How to Give Writing Feedback Like a Pro
Master the art of giving constructive writing feedback with our handy tips on how to offer specific, actionable critiques that motivate and support the writer.
May 2nd, 2025
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7 Internal Monologue Examples (and Tips to Write Your Own)
Learn how to really get inside your character's head with 7 inner monologue examples from bestselling authors.
May 1st, 2025
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How to Create Mood in a Story: 7 Tips to Build Atmosphere
Learn what mood is and how it’s created through helpful exercises and examples from classic and contemporary literature.
April 25th, 2025
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Clarity in Writing: Tips to Sharpen Your Text
We share our top tips to improve the clarity of your writing, all the way from word-level to full-text considerations.
April 25th, 2025
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What Makes an Antinovel? 6 Key Elements and Examples
Learn how to write experimental fiction that breaks traditional rules and challenges the way we think about stories.
April 23rd, 2025
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100+ Euphemism Examples to Authenticate Your Writing
100+ euphemism examples with tips on how to use them authentically in your writing.
April 22nd, 2025
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How to Write A Dystopian Story: 5 Steps to a Terrifying Future
Learn how to write a dystopian story that feels scarily possible.
April 15th, 2025
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How to Sell Your Book (Online and In-Store)
So you’ve just self-published your book — that’s huge, and you should be proud! But now comes the part no one’s warned you about: selling it to readers and retailers. To help you out, we’ve compiled a few strategies that have been proven to work.
April 10th, 2025
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