Jordan K

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Jordan Kantey is an editor, writer and writing workshop facilitator. He’s been helping authors develop their stories for ten years. He achieved his Honours in English Literature with distinction from the University of Cape Town. He has had poems published in several journals and an anthology. He blogs about writing craft and process at Now Novel and loves to help aspiring authors reach their goals.

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How to write a sequel that satisfies: Simple guide

Writing a sequel may delight fans of your standalone book. It's an opportunity to build on story arcs, characters - the world you've already created. Learn how to write a sequel that satisfies fans: What does sequel mean? A sequel is a story that continues the events, characters and/or sett...

July 11th, 2022

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38 plot ideas (plus 7 ways to find more)

Plot ideas, story concepts, are everywhere. You only have to look at outlandish headlines, or cut a community newspaper into words to draw from a hat. Read 7 ways to find plot ideas, and 38 plot ideas generated using these methods. To find plot ideas to develop further: Search genre-speci...

July 4th, 2022

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Writing to market: 10 pros and cons to weigh

Writing to market, tailoring your book to a well-defined audience, has pros and cons. Read on for pros of niching down, and keep reading for the cons so you can weigh your options: What does writing to market mean? The phrase writing to market means writing books that are written more to m...

June 27th, 2022

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How to find beta readers for final draft feedback

Finding astute readers who will read your work before publication and offer insightful, free feedback is golden. Beta readers may help you spot continuity and other errors, SPAG and style mishaps, or give general but helpful feedback. What are beta readers, and how can you find yours? What is...

June 20th, 2022

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How to describe a person vividly: 8 ways

Knowing how to describe a person so that your reader forms a vivid impression is vital for immersive writing. How can you describe a person precisely and avoid pace-crushing info dumps or eyes, eyes, eyes? Read 8 ways to write better, varied character description: 8 ways to describe people in...

June 13th, 2022

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Story structure examples: How to create payoffs for readers

A well-structured story is satisfying to read. There's payoff for the reader as the story has cohesion and shape. Read a definition of story structure, plus effective story structure examples and methods to make your story more cohesive and dynamic: What this story structure guide covers ...

June 9th, 2022

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