Savannah Cordova

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Savannah Cordova specializes in content about fiction writing and the editorial process. Her work has appeared in Slate, Kirkus, BookTrib, DIY MFA, and various other outlets focused on writing and publishing. She particularly enjoys analyzing wider publishing trends and trying to predict what will happen next in the industry.

Savannah's short fiction has also been published in the Owl Canyon Press anthology No Bars and a Dead Battery. Her non-publishing interests include cooking, watching rom-coms, and visiting various art museums around London, where she is currently based.

Recent posts

Story setting and worldbuilding: Complete guide

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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Revision in writing: How to improve between drafts

Revision in writing is the stage of the writing process during which you rewrite or make changes informed by how they will impact your composition as a whole. Keep reading for ideas on how to improve between drafts, and why revision is important. Steps and strategies for revision Revision ...

November 28th, 2022

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Writing first drafts: 10 ideas to reach final drafts

Writing first drafts is the stage of the writing process many authors find daunting. Read ten ideas and strategies to stay focused, reach your writing goals, and make this part of your writing process work for you. First draft to final draft: 10 ideas to try The drafting process in writin...

November 21st, 2022

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How to start a novel: Hook readers from page one

How to start a novel? Creating curiosity is key. Read examples of first lines from novels that provoke questions, plus tips to avoid info dump beginnings and more: How to start a novel that grabs attention: 10 ideas Read ideas on how to start a novel and evoke curiosity. Keep reading for m...

October 24th, 2022

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What is NaNoWriMo? Rules and reasons to do it

What is NaNoWriMo? Why take part? What are the rules? Learn about this annual write-a-thon and why writing a book in a month (or making a good start) is worth doing in November: What is NaNoWriMo? National Novel Writing Month (or NaNoWriMo for short) is an annual write-a-thon that takes pl...

October 20th, 2022

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How to write a book chapter: 7 popular novels' insights

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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