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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Story plotting and structure: Complete guide

Plotting terms Types of plot Plot ideas Plot development Plotting and conflict Plot devices Story structure This story plotting guide covers everything from brainstorming plot ideas to plot development, story structure and more. Use the links above to jump to the sect...

October 3rd, 2022

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Character writing: Complete guide to creating your cast

Character terms Types of character Character ideas Character development Characters and conflict Describing characters Narration and POV Character questions This character writing guide is a one-stop resource for creating types of characters in fiction. Learn key c...

September 19th, 2022

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How to start a story: Writing better preview pages

Knowing how to start a story so that your reader invests from page one is crucial to standing out. Make your preview pages work for your book sales with these ideas on how to hook readers, establish intriguing scenarios, and more from Chapter One: How to start a story and get your reader to ...

September 12th, 2022

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Types of stories: 7 story archetypes (and ways to use them)

Many types of stories recur across eras and cultures. Story archetypes such as 'voyage and return' are powerful in delivering drama, emotion, and satisfying change. Learn about the seven basic plots and ways to use familiar stories your own way: What are story archetypes? The word archetyp...

September 5th, 2022

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Character description examples: Creating people not caricatures

Great character descriptions demonstrate how fiction has the power to make invented characters feel like old friends. Ernest Hemingway once wrote, 'When writing a novel a writer should create living people; people not characters. A character is a caricature'. Read examples of character descripti...

August 29th, 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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