Knowing how to end a novel is an essential skill for fiction writers. Story endings often stay with us as readers - especially when they're satisfying, haunting,… Read more
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10 dialogue tips to hook readers
Understanding how to write dialogue in a story enables you to bring characters to life using their individual voices. Great dialogue moves your story along at a… Read more
The beginning sentence of a story is often what we'll tweak last. Finding sentences to start a story is easier, after all, when you know later developments… Read more
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