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How to write fight scenes and battle scenes that grip readers
Learning how to write fight scenes or battle scenes is crucial if there are important, action-packed conflicts in your story. Whether it's a historical war story set in the trenches or a story of epic clashes between good and evil, these tips will help: How to write fight scenes and battles: ...
June 28th, 2021
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How to write book blurbs: 8 tips for selling by summary
Book blurbs are brief, promotional summaries on books' back covers (or inside jackets) that sell the story. Knowing how to write book blurbs is useful for promoting your own work. It's also handy if you are ever asked to write a blurb for another writer. Read 8 tips to write the best blurb for y...
June 21st, 2021
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Amazon for authors: 6 ways to use it better
Amazon, for authors, is more than just a place to sell your story (if you choose the indie route). It's a helpful resource for research, understanding 'market', seeing how to categorize your books and more. Here are 6 ways to use Amazon to your benefit when starting your writing or publishing jo...
June 14th, 2021
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How to write deep POV: 8 tips and examples
Narration and viewpoint are two complex but important aspects of writing craft. Showing your reader the world through your characters' eyes builds immersion. Learn how to write deep POV with a definition, plus tips and examples that illustrate why this is an effective option for bringing readers...
June 7th, 2021
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How to find time to write: 7 simple strategies
When we survey writers on Now Novel, 'how to find time to write' often comes up as a shared challenge. Although there's truth to the saying 'finding time is making time', these 7 simple strategies will help you make time and keep writing: How to find time to write: 7 strategies Find time ...
May 31st, 2021
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How to become a writer: 10 successful authors' secrets
There's no single path in how to become a writer. Yet the paths of accomplished wordsmiths shed some light: How to become a writer: 10 important ideas Value the failures, too Persevere, typos and all Practice storytelling in any available arena Start small and work your way up Work with g...
May 24th, 2021
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How to write critiques: An easy A to Z
Learning how to write critiques is a valuable skill to master, whether you're in a writing group or are an aspiring editor. But how do you write a useful, constructive critique of another writer, especially if you feel 'unqualified' (a concern less experienced members of our writing groups have ...
May 17th, 2021
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How to find a writing group plus 7 pros of workshops
A writing group offers many perks. Mutual encouragement, greater accountability to your writing goals, and more. Read more about how to find a writing group and why it'll make you a better, more productive writer: First, what does a writing group do? A writing group meets regularly, either...
May 10th, 2021
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How to write character profiles: 10 tips and a template
Character profiles are helpful process work for writing. A profile contains all you need to know about your characters; ID facts such as name, age, gender, birthplace, plus story elements such as characters' goals, motivations, desires, and conflicts. Read how to write character profiles in 10, ...
May 3rd, 2021
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How to write the middle of a story: 9 tips
Writing the middle of a novel has its own unique challenges. You need to develop your story further after your engrossing start and set in place the build to the end. The curse of the 'saggy middle' can't take hold. Read 9 tips on how to write the middle of a story and get it right: How to wr...
April 26th, 2021
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Writing prompt ideas: 10 ideas from top authors
Seeking writing inspiration? Read 10 writing prompt ideas drawn from top authors' novels, books on writing, interviews, essays and blog posts: Writing prompt ideas: 10 exercises Rewrite a journal entry as a first-person story Describe an abstract emotion, then recreate it in images Write ...
April 19th, 2021
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8 story hook examples (how to grab attention)
A literary 'hook' in a story promises intrigue, entertainment and answers to the questions it raises. Far from the trickery of a bait and switch, a hook gives a true sense of what your reader can expect of your story's pleasures. Explore great story hook examples and what they teach us about sta...
April 12th, 2021
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