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Point of view: Complete guide to POV in stories
Perspective writing is an aspect of narration many writers struggle with. Yet point of view is an important element of storytelling. Read a complete guide to point of view including first person, second and third, plus objective point of view, with definitions and examples: Contents of this P...
April 18th, 2022
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How to finish a novel: 10 ways to follow through
Finishing a novel is hard. Get proactive so that this is the year it happens. Whether you're writing a first novel or your fourth, follow through with these ten tips to reach your writing goals: To finish your novel this year: Make time to write Create a story plan Write to smart go...
April 11th, 2022
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How to use central conflict and drama to drive your novel
The central conflict of your story is the primary opposition that stands between a character and their goals. Learn what the main conflict is and why it matters. Find ways to use conflict to propel your story to a resolution or 'to be continued...' What is a central conflict? The definitio...
April 4th, 2022
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Author interview: Bonnie Traymore on Killer Motives
Watch the interview and read the full transcript of our chat below: [youtube id="hd20j57IzUQ"] Interview transcript: topics discussed Writing inspiration The writing process and working with a writing coach Studying history and writing fiction Editing and error blindness Writing what y...
April 1st, 2022
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Author interview: Karen Jennings on An Island
Interview topics Inspirations for An Island Academic research and writing The writing process Editing and writing Writing and discipline Prose style choices Short stories as groundwork Working with small publishers Representation and authority The uses of fables ...
March 24th, 2022
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Prologues and epilogues: Writing prefaces and after chapters
Many authors include a prologue to their story that gives context, exposition or backstory, or an afterword that supplies further resolution or intrigue. What is a prologue or epilogue exactly? Read on for definitions, examples and tips for using them in your own books: What is a prologu...
March 21st, 2022
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Writing a cozy mystery: 10 feel-good suspense tips
In a recent Now Novel writing webinar, we sat down with cozy mystery author Catherine Coles to chat about writing this popular mystery subgenre. Read 10 tips for writing a cozy mystery novel or a cozy mystery series, drawing from this conversation and other sources: Writing a cozy mystery? 10...
March 14th, 2022
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How to pitch a story: 10 killer pitch tips
Learning how to pitch a story so that you demonstrate your story's interest, timeliness and other merits is valuable. Read ten killer tips on pitching stories from agents, editors, and publishers: What is a story pitch? Summaries that sell Let's first define pitches. Broadly speaking (acco...
March 7th, 2022
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How to sell a book: From first draft to market
After drafts and rewrites, beta reads and edits, how to sell a book is the next hurdle. Read insights from commercially successful books, Goodreads reviews, the resilience of now-famous authors, and more: How to sell a book from the writing stage: Know your audience and market Find bro...
February 28th, 2022
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How to copyright a book or novel (and keep to fair use)
Knowing how to copyright a book or novel (and whether registration is necessary) protects your work. Keeping to fair use yourself will also help you avoid the stress of legal action over your own creative work. How to copyright your book (and navigate intellectual property rights): Unders...
February 21st, 2022
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Writing romance: Advice from 8 authors and agents
Read eight romance writing tips by respected romance authors and agents: Advice from eight romance writers and agents: Learn what makes commercial romance sell Persevere and keep writing love stories Grow your platform, your way Build your tribe of romance writers Let your own...
February 14th, 2022
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How to write the first chapter of a book: 7 ideas
There is no single method for how to write the first chapter of a book. Each story creates its own structure. Yet first chapters achieve similar feats. Read seven ideas for making your first chapter work: How to write the first chapter of a novel: Tease but don't give the game away Set...
February 7th, 2022
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