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Loretta Bushell

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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.

Recent posts

Best Writing Apps for Authors (2025) — 26 Tools Compared

Are you looking for the best app to write a novel? We've compared 26 apps. Discover the best writing apps for authors to help you plot, write, edit, and format your book.

June 24th, 2025

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How to Create a Fantasy World in 7 Steps

Discover how to create a fantasy world with step-by-step instructions, tips, and fantasy world examples from literature.

June 24th, 2025

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Suspense writing: Examples and devices for tenser stories

Suspense refers to both genre and a storytelling device that creates tension and builds your reader's desire to find out. Read suspense writing examples, learn suspense-adding story devices you can use, and what experts at creating suspense say. What is suspense? Suspense (defined by Oxfor...

June 23rd, 2025

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What is a Cliché? Definition, Examples, and How to Avoid Them

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?

June 11th, 2025

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What is the Everyman Archetype? Definition, Examples, and Tips

An everyman is a completely ordinary, highly relatable character. Find out why and how to use the everyman archetype in your writing.

June 6th, 2025

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How to Start a Story in Third Person

Third person is arguably the most versatile POV — provided you harness its power effectively. Begin as you mean to go on and learn how to start a story in third person.

May 28th, 2025

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