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How to write accents and dialects: 6 tips
Learn how to write accents and dialects in your stories because it will help you write about crosscurrents between people and places. Regional dialects help to convey a sense of local character speech in stories. Dialect and accent as literary terms - definitions 'Dialect' is the language ...
July 18th, 2016
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7 common novel writing tips (use caution)
Common novel writing tips should never be applied without further thought. Here are 7 common writing tips you'll hear in creative writing classes and writing groups that you should avoid applying blindly: 1. 'Write what you know' It's true that to write a great story, y...
July 21st, 2016
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8 writing tips from authors who won the Nobel
Writing tips from professional writers who won the Nobel (such as Toni Morrison and Gabriel Garcia Marquez) are often worth taking to heart. Read 8 of the best pieces of writing advice and nuggets about writing process from acclaimed, successful successful writers: 1. Don't use dead language...
August 1st, 2016
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How to start a novel in third person: 7 tips
There is no basic formula for how to start a novel in third person. Yet working with third person POV presents specific choices, challenges and advantages. Here are 7 tips for beginning a book in third person: 1: Choose between third person limited, objective and omniscient In a&n...
August 29th, 2016
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How to write a great short story: 7 simple steps
There are many reasons to learn how to write a great short story, even if you consider yourself a novelist first. Short stories present many publishing opportunities in journals and magazines. A short story can also be a testing ground where you work out the central themes, conflicts and charact...
September 8th, 2016
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Novel plot mistakes: 7 don’ts for how to plot a novel
Plot weaknesses can derail a story and leave readers feeling unfulfilled and frustrated. Plot holes, unexplained departures from the established rules of your fictional world and other quirks can ruin a promising book. Here are 7 don’ts for how to plot a novel: 1: Don’t create ...
September 19th, 2016
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How to end a book: 8 tips for a rewarding read
If you want to become a better author, learning how to end a book well is crucial. After the final page, the reader shouldn't feel how Dorothy Parker did when she (allegedly) wrote in a review, 'This is not a book to be tossed aside lightly. It should be thrown with great force'. Here are 8 tips...
November 21st, 2016
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How to Rewrite: 7 Tips for Stronger Revisions
Forget the myth that great writers produce their best work in strokes of unedited genius — the real art of writing lies in rewriting. Here’s how to get the most out of your own revisions.
March 12th, 2025
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How to Write a Flashback: Tips, Examples, and Mistakes to Avoid
Are you ready to take your readers on a walk down memory lane? Here are four things to think about when writing a flashback.
April 7th, 2025
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Writing your first novel: 10 starter tips for success
Writing your first novel is fun but also a challenge. It helps to put in place the structure, habits and resources you need to keep going until you reach the final page. Whether you're writing your first novel for NaNoWriMo or merely want to start a new novel on strong footing, here are 10 ...
October 27th, 2016
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Best writing articles: Top of 2016
As the year draws to a close, we're rounding up the most popular posts from the Now Novel blog in 2016 as well as some of the best writing articles for authors from around the web: 2016's best writing articles on Now Novel 1. How to write a book series: 10 tips for writing smash ...
December 12th, 2016
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10 of 2016's best articles on writing
Read our list of 10 useful and insightful posts on the craft and psychology of writing from the past year: 1. ‘6 Tips for How to Organize your Novel’s Edits’ – K.M. Weiland Katie Weiland shares helpful tips for how to edit your novel methodically. Weiland advises to ‘clear out th...
December 15th, 2016
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