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Megan Hay writes content for NowNovel and Reedsy, covering everything from writing tips to publishing insights. Megan’s creative writing has been published in Reading Poets: A New Anthology, published by Two Rivers Press, and Skin: an anthology of dark fiction, published by Bag of Bones Press. Her other interests include baking sweet treats, walking her dogs, and reading her way through her never-ending book collection.
Master the art of giving constructive writing feedback with our handy tips on how to offer specific, actionable critiques that motivate and support the writer.
May 2nd, 2025
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Learn how to really get inside your character's head with 7 inner monologue examples from bestselling authors.
May 1st, 2025
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Are you ready to take your readers on a walk down memory lane? Here are four things to think about when writing a flashback.
April 7th, 2025
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Is your protagonist in danger of becoming a side character in their own story? The best main characters are the ones that are captivating and relatable — after all, if you want your readers to spend over three-hundred pages with your protagonist, they need to be compelling. This post will walk you through four handy tips to take your main character from two-dimensional to a fully-fledged protagonist worth reading.
February 28th, 2025
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Whether you're an aspiring writer or have a few novels under your belt already, integrating backstory into your narrative takes practice. In this article, we’ll pin down exactly what character backstory is and provide you with all the tips and tricks you’ll need to achieve a well-balanced backstory.
February 21st, 2025
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