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Loretta Bushell writes for NowNovel and for Reedsy, a marketplace that connects authors with resources and professionals to help them publish their dream book. Loretta is also a qualified freelance translator and spends her spare time reading books of all genres (except horror!) and playing board games.
Should you self-publish on Amazon? Consider these 12 pros and cons before you decide.
April 2nd, 2025
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A relatable teenage protagonist, coming-of-age themes and a hopeful ending — learn what makes a successful YA novel.
March 26th, 2025
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It’s not just chapter one that needs to draw your reader in. Here are 7 ways to hook your reader at the start of any chapter.
March 18th, 2025
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Clichés can set readers on high alert — making them question the author's ability and imagination and pulling them out of the story. But what are some examples, and how can you avoid them in your writing?
February 21st, 2025
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Writing a murder mystery is like baking a cake: you need the right ratio of suspense, clues, and red herrings, with a surprising but welcome filling hidden in the center. In this post, I’ll walk you through all the ingredients you need to cook up a killer murder mystery.
January 30th, 2025
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Every story has a voice, a perspective, and a particular way it unfolds — in other words, a narrative. Choosing the right type(s) of narrative for your story is crucial to its success. In this post, we’ll look at nine of the most common narrative types, how you might use them, and an example of each.
January 23rd, 2025
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