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How to write a book trilogy: 5 crucial steps
Want to learn how tow write a triad of books that keeps readers with you to the end? Here are 5 key steps for how to write a book trilogy: How to write a trilogy series: Study trilogies' structure and learn what works Plan a thread that builds through all three books Treat the m...
February 29th, 2016
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First person narrative: 7 tips for writing great narrators
Telling a story using mainly first person narrative has both pros and cons. Here are 7 steps to creating a great 'I' narrator, but first: The pros and cons of writing a novel in first person The benefit of telling a story in first person, from a single character's perspective at a time, is...
March 15th, 2016
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30 top book writing tips from the best blogs
Quotes on writing are a mixed bag. But the top book writing tips from the best writing blogs are actionable and practical. Here are 30 great pieces of advice from around the blogosphere: 5 tips on writing a helpful book outline 1. When writing a book outline, you have the op...
April 14th, 2016
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How to become a novelist: 10 top authors' tips
Published authors know there are many steps to how to become a novelist. You need discipline, imagination and planning skills to become a writer. These ten helpful quotes by bestselling authors describe some of the most important steps to becoming a writer. When you're finished readin...
May 12th, 2016
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How to Write Your First Book: 10 Dos and Don'ts
When you're starting out, nobody shows you how to write a first novel. Writing a novel requires focus, planning, motivation and discipline. Here are 10 do's and don'ts for writing your first book: 1. DO go in with a strong premise...
February 4th, 2025
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How to get better at writing daily: 10 methods
Actively learning how to get better at writing daily will greatly benefit your writing style and craft. Set aside as little as half an hour per day to add something new to your writing toolkit. Here are 10 easy tasks you can set yourself: Memorize five new synonyms Copy a paragraph by a grea...
May 26th, 2016
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How to write a classic: 7 key elements
Many different factors go into whether a book becomes a classic. Some are classics because they explore significant themes brilliantly. Some become mainstays of language classes because they contain valuable ideas for discussion. Some become classics because they speak to people across...
August 12th, 2016
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50 creative writing prompts to enrich your craft
Creative writing prompts provide a useful way to jog inspiration. Try these creative writing exercises focused on individual elements of storytelling: Creative writing prompts - find inspiration to: Master POV Create compelling dialogue Craft vivid setting descriptions Create int...
June 2nd, 2016
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10 steps to writing a book: 100 writing tips (Part I)
Writing a book is a complex process. In this two-part post, we share 50 tips for the first five of the ten steps to writing a book, from finding a winning novel idea to writing a successful first draft: Step 1: Find a book-worthy story idea Whether you're writing a book for ...
June 30th, 2016
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10 steps to writing a book: 100 writing tips (Part 2)
The first article in this two-part series shared 50 practical tips for the first five steps of writing a book, from finding a story idea to writing your first draft. Enjoy the second half of 100 writing tips, from revision to doing book promotion: Step 6: Revise and edit your first draft...
July 4th, 2016
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Novel writing basics: 10 steps to an unputdownable book
Your grasp of novel writing basics such as plot and character needs to be good for readers to enjoy your novels. Here are 10 steps to make your book unputdownable: Promise revelation in your story premise. Make each chapter beginning and ending tantalizing. Master novel writing bas...
July 7th, 2016
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Vonnegut's best advice to writers: 8 tips revisited
The great writer Kurt Vonnegut's best advice to writers, the 8 'rules' reprinted in his story collection Bagombo Snuff Box (1999), has been shared often. Read Vonnegut's creative writing tips below. We ask: Are they good rules? First: Who is Kurt Vonnegut? If you aren't familiar w...
July 14th, 2016
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