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Character description examples: Creating people not caricatures
Great character descriptions demonstrate how fiction has the power to make invented characters feel like old friends. Ernest Hemingway once wrote, 'When writing a novel a writer should create living people; people not characters. A character is a caricature'. Read examples of character descripti...
August 29th, 2022
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How to write a thriller: 8 tips for page-turners
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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How to write YA fiction: Detailed guide
Young adult fiction, also known as YA, is a very popular fiction marketing category (rather than genre). Read this detailed guide for info on what makes a book YA, what YA readers look for, and what to avoid in writing for a young adult audience: What makes a book YA? Young adult fiction i...
August 18th, 2022
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Book cover art ideas: 9 insights from AI
The best book cover art ideas distill genre, themes, and the unique appeal of the story between the covers. Strong book cover design is vital for ensuring your book stands out in a crowded physical or digital marketplace. Read 9 insights from using AI to find book cover design inspiration: We...
August 15th, 2022
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Science fiction writing tips: Ideas from 8 authors
If you love good science fiction, you know the genre is so much more than deep space adventures or scientific mishaps like Frakenstein's monster. Read tips on writing science fiction from eight sci-fi authors: How to write good science fiction: Decide your type of science fiction Imagi...
August 8th, 2022
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How to make an audiobook: 10 steps to listeners
The audiobook market is forecast to be valued at $35 billion or more by 2030 (Source: Grand View Research). Learning how to make an audiobook while the market is less saturated than print makes sense. Read ten steps to make an audiobook that meets professional standards and platform requirements...
August 1st, 2022
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How to write memoir: 9 ideas for a vivid slice of life
Knowing how to write memoir with some of the conventions of fiction (plus what makes life-writing compelling) will ensure your memoir interests and immerses readers. Read nine ideas to vivify your slice-of-life story: How to write memoirs that move and interest readers Know memoir vs auto...
July 25th, 2022
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Writing community: 10 ways to connect and share
Joining a writing community is good for your writing craft. Whether you meet other writers online or in person, it's great for swapping ideas, critiques, and cementing your writing process while staying accountable. It adds a social side to what can otherwise feel a lonely process. Try these ten...
July 18th, 2022
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How to write a sequel that satisfies: Simple guide
Writing a sequel may delight fans of your standalone book. It's an opportunity to build on story arcs, characters - the world you've already created. Learn how to write a sequel that satisfies fans: What does sequel mean? A sequel is a story that continues the events, characters and/or sett...
July 11th, 2022
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38 plot ideas (plus 7 ways to find more)
Plot ideas, story concepts, are everywhere. You only have to look at outlandish headlines, or cut a community newspaper into words to draw from a hat. Read 7 ways to find plot ideas, and 38 plot ideas generated using these methods. To find plot ideas to develop further: Search genre-speci...
July 4th, 2022
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Writing to market: 10 pros and cons to weigh
Writing to market, tailoring your book to a well-defined audience, has pros and cons. Read on for pros of niching down, and keep reading for the cons so you can weigh your options: What does writing to market mean? The phrase writing to market means writing books that are written more to m...
June 27th, 2022
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How to find beta readers for final draft feedback
Finding astute readers who will read your work before publication and offer insightful, free feedback is golden. Beta readers may help you spot continuity and other errors, SPAG and style mishaps, or give general but helpful feedback. What are beta readers, and how can you find yours? What is...
June 20th, 2022
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