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How to write an adventure story: Creating amazing journeys
Adventure stories were many readers' first introduction to the joy of reading. What is an adventure story? How do you write an imaginative, engrossing journey? Learn about key adventure story elements, plus tips to write incredible journeys: What is an adventure story? As Don D'Ammassa wr...
September 27th, 2021
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Writing romance: Advice from 8 authors and agents
Read eight romance writing tips by respected romance authors and agents: Advice from eight romance writers and agents: Learn what makes commercial romance sell Persevere and keep writing love stories Grow your platform, your way Build your tribe of romance writers Let your own...
February 14th, 2022
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Writing a cozy mystery: 10 feel-good suspense tips
In a recent Now Novel writing webinar, we sat down with cozy mystery author Catherine Coles to chat about writing this popular mystery subgenre. Read 10 tips for writing a cozy mystery novel or a cozy mystery series, drawing from this conversation and other sources: Writing a cozy mystery? 10...
March 14th, 2022
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How to write YA fiction: Detailed guide
Young adult fiction, also known as YA, is a very popular fiction marketing category (rather than genre). Read this detailed guide for info on what makes a book YA, what YA readers look for, and what to avoid in writing for a young adult audience: What makes a book YA? Young adult fiction i...
August 18th, 2022
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Science fiction writing tips: Ideas from 8 authors
If you love good science fiction, you know the genre is so much more than deep space adventures or scientific mishaps like Frakenstein's monster. Read tips on writing science fiction from eight sci-fi authors: How to write good science fiction: Decide your type of science fiction Imagi...
August 8th, 2022
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How to write a thriller: 8 tips for page-turners
Learning how to write a thriller, and popular thriller types, will help you write an electric read. Read tips from the best thriller authors plus tricks to ratchet up suspense and keep fast pace: How to write a thriller novel Here's a summary of how to write a thriller story that has fast ...
August 22nd, 2022
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Writing fantasy: Creating a spellbinding story (complete guide)
Fantasy writing terms Why write fantasy Fantasy worldbuilding Fantasy characters Story structure in fantasy Magic in fantasy Fantasy story conflicts Tips for writing fantasy Fantasy writing is loved by authors and readers of all ages. It offers the wish and wonder ...
February 20th, 2023
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How to write a horror story: Telling tales of terror
Learning how to write horror is a useful for any writer. The genre contains storytelling elements that are useful beyond it. Read a concise guide to horror. We explore what horror is, key elements of horror, plus tips and quotes from masters of horror film and fiction. What is horror? Eleme...
April 17th, 2023
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Writing love stories: Creating love letters to readers
Writing love stories is popular for many reasons. Genre romance is one of the biggest categories by sales in the publishing industry, year after year. There is a common misconception writing romantic stories is easy. Yet developing characters who readers are ready to ship, stan, and swoon over i...
February 13th, 2023
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Fantasy writing prompts: 200+ ideas to create magic
Looking for ideas to write epic or dark fantasy, academic (school-set) fantasy or the comic variety? Find 200-plus fantasy-writing prompts below for writing flash fiction, short stories or something longer Fantasy writing prompt categories Looking for ideas to write epic or dark fantasy, a...
May 22nd, 2023
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Writing romance and love stories: Complete guide
What is romance? Terms and tropes Romance subgenres Writing romantic relationships Romance conflict and suspense Romance publishing Advice from romance authors Romance FAQs Writing romance and love stories places human relationships center stage. Read a complete guide...
July 2nd, 2023
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Writing science fiction: 8 ideas for quantum leaps in craft
Writing science fiction has many pitfalls. Jargon-filled language; cryptic abstraction. Read eight tips and ideas from sci-fi icons, from advice on learning the basics to the power of speculation, plus more: Sci-fi writing tips and ideas from icons of the genre What tips and ideas do sci-f...
July 10th, 2023
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