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Finding story ideas romance hasn't exhausted: 7 sources
Seeking original story ideas romance hasn't done to death? Try these 7 approaches to finding romance story inspiration: 1. Search romantic words in Google News News articles are often great sources of inspiration. They may supply character ideas or else the basic contours of a story idea y...
August 19th, 2019
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What the best fantasy series teach us: 7 lessons
The best fantasy series offer many lessons in building magical worlds and fantastical escapades. Read 7 lessons from series by Le Guin, Tolkien, Pratchett, Lewis and others: 1. Create magic with the details The 'rules' for world building are similar to the rules for writing realism. Detail...
February 3rd, 2020
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Mythical creatures list: 6 fantasy inspirations
Authors through the ages have found story inspiration in mythical creatures. From fauns and mermaids to the more unfamiliar, here is a mythical creatures list (with examples from books) to inspire your own fiction: 1. Fauns 'Hybridity' is a common element in many mythical creatures. Biolog...
February 24th, 2020
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How to write dystopian fiction: 9 core ideas
Why do authors write dystopian fiction? A dystopia is an inherently interesting setting. Strife-riddled worlds provide strong backdrops for characters' fears and motivations. They provide testing grounds for acts of bravery or cowardice, and for stories of tragedy as well as hope. Here are 9 t...
March 16th, 2020
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Writing a heroic journey: 8 tips for epic arcs
The heroic journey is a classic story format. We find heroic quests in all genres. The relentless detective quests for the truth in crime fiction. The fantasy hero quests for knowledge, healing or restored harmony. The plucky whistle-blower quests to bring a corrupt official to justice in a poli...
April 20th, 2020
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Writing cozy mysteries: 7 clues for coziness
The cozy mystery takes a gentler, character-focused approach to crime. Read 7 tips for writing cozy mysteries: What are cozy mysteries? Cozies are a subgenre of crime fiction that became popular during the 20th Century. In this subgenre: Adult themes associated with classic 'hard-bo...
April 28th, 2020
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How to write love stories: 7 romance novelists' wisdom
Successful romance novelists offer many insights into how to write love stories that hook readers. Read 7 quotes that give insights into telling great love stories: How to write love stories according to romance writers: Decide on a primary conflict Write romance you want to read Su...
June 1st, 2020
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Writing graphic novels: 5 ways to enliven stories
Graphic novels offer engaging ways to marry text-based narrative and visual storytelling. Read 5 ways you can use elements such as illustrative style and strong symbols to enliven your story: Ideas for writing visual novels: What are graphics novels? Find the right visual style for you...
July 6th, 2020
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How to write romantic novels: 9 bestseller insights
Learning how to write romantic novels requires understanding the key ingredients of a great love story. Read 9 insights from 10 top romance novels that show how to write romance that is marketable and affecting: How to write romantic novels: 9 bestseller insights Build characters read...
March 21st, 2021
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How to start a fantasy story: 6 intriguing ways
Learn how to start an epic fantasy story and create intrigue. Read examples from great fantasy novelists, plus the insights they share: How to start a fantasy novel: 6 creative methods Start with broad worldbuilding Begin with unique place details Launch into customs or culture S...
March 1st, 2021
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Story ideas: Romance brainstorming in 8 easy steps
Looking for the kind of story ideas romance directors dream of? You could grow your idea from a 'meet cute' scenario. Or find what drives a natural (or unlikely) duo's mutual attraction. Try these 8 simple steps to develop a memorable romantic story or arc: Finding story ideas for romance: Th...
March 8th, 2021
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How to write fight scenes and battle scenes that grip readers
Learning how to write fight scenes or battle scenes is crucial if there are important, action-packed conflicts in your story. Whether it's a historical war story set in the trenches or a story of epic clashes between good and evil, these tips will help: How to write fight scenes and battles: ...
June 28th, 2021
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