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Editor-in-Chief of the Reedsy blog, Dario is a graduate of Mälardalen University. As a freelance writer, he has written for many esteemed outlets aimed at writers. A traveler at heart, he can be found roaming the world and working from his laptop.
Description terms and definitions Why description matters Types of description Describing characters Describing settings Descriptive writing devices Description pitfalls Description examples Knowing how to describe well is sure to immerse readers in your world. Rea...
January 30th, 2023
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What is dialogue? Key terms Why dialogue matters How to format dialogue Effective vs weak dialogue Dialogue devices Dialogue examples This guide to writing dialogue is all about using speech and conversation in storytelling to make your characters' voices drive plot, te...
January 16th, 2023
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Story setting terms Genre and setting Setting planning and research Developing settings Setting and conflict Describing settings Worldbuilding tips Use the links above to jump to the setting topic you're interested in right now. What is setting?: Key terms and co...
December 5th, 2022
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The word 'chapter' comes from the Latin for 'head'. Like a head, a book chapter is full of moving parts and vital functions. Learn how to write a book chapter that moves your story with insights from popular novels: How to write a book chapter with purpose: Effective story chapters hold an...
October 17th, 2022
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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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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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