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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Recent posts

Point of view: Complete guide to POV in stories

Perspective writing is an aspect of narration many writers struggle with. Yet point of view is an important element of storytelling. Read a complete guide to point of view including first person, second and third, plus objective point of view, with definitions and examples: Contents of this P...

April 18th, 2022

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How to finish a novel: 10 ways to follow through

Finishing a novel is hard. Get proactive so that this is the year it happens. Whether you're writing a first novel or your fourth, follow through with these ten tips to reach your writing goals: To finish your novel this year: Make time to write Create a story plan Write to smart go...

April 11th, 2022

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How to use central conflict and drama to drive your novel

The central conflict of your story is the primary opposition that stands between a character and their goals. Learn what the main conflict is and why it matters. Find ways to use conflict to propel your story to a resolution or 'to be continued...' What is a central conflict? The definitio...

April 4th, 2022

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Author interview: Bonnie Traymore on Killer Motives

Watch the interview and read the full transcript of our chat below: [youtube id="hd20j57IzUQ"] Interview transcript: topics discussed Writing inspiration The writing process and working with a writing coach Studying history and writing fiction Editing and error blindness Writing what y...

April 1st, 2022

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Author interview: Karen Jennings on An Island

Interview topics Inspirations for An Island Academic research and writing The writing process Editing and writing Writing and discipline Prose style choices Short stories as groundwork Working with small publishers Representation and authority The uses of fables ...

March 24th, 2022

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Prologues and epilogues: Writing prefaces and after chapters

Many authors include a prologue to their story that gives context, exposition or backstory, or an afterword that supplies further resolution or intrigue. What is a prologue or epilogue exactly? Read on for definitions, examples and tips for using them in your own books: What is a prologu...

March 21st, 2022

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