What makes a good novel plot? A strong plot has many ingredients. The 5 W's - who, what, why, where and when - change in interesting ways.… Read more
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There are many different ways to plan and structure a story. 'Three-act structure' is one that some writers swear by and others shun. Learn what three-act structure… Read more
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Fix weak style in writing: 9 tasks
Weak style in writing has the power to make a new reader close your book and pick up another instead. Improve style in your fiction with these… Read more
Many authors have shared interesting plot ideas, giving insights on how plot works and why it matters. Here are 6 authors' ideas from essays and interviews about… Read more
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Finding story plot ideas that grab hold of your imagination is easy if you know where to look. Try these 8 ways to find a strong premise… Read more
Knowing how to start a chapter well is key to keeping your reader engaged. We examined 25 authors' transitions from first to second chapters. These revealed several… Read more
If anyone can teach us how to start a short story, it's authors famed for their skill in writing shorter tales. Read 5 examples of effective short… Read more