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Clarity in writing: 7 musts for lucid prose
Clarity in writing means the ease with which a reader can understand you. It means avoiding unintended ambiguity or confusing sentence structure. Read 7 tips for keeping writing clear and engaging: What is clarity in writing? Clarity in writing refers to writing's ability to convey: Co...
November 23rd, 2020
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What should I write about? 7 tips to leap in
Are you wondering, 'What should I write about?' these tips will help you leap in and find ideas for a story and sketch scenes to expand it: 7 ways to find ideas for what to write: List your passions to find story potential Combine fascinating subjects Daydream and ask hypotheticals Test y...
November 16th, 2020
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What causes writer's block? Simple fixes to finish
'Writer's block' - an impasse that stops your writing progress - a square, heavy weight. What causes writer's block, the feeling of being unable to move forwards in your writing? And how can you fix it? Try these simple ways to get writing again: 5 strategies to beat writer's block What ca...
November 9th, 2020
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Your best book marketing strategy: 10 tips
[This is a guest post by Dave Chesson, founder of Kindlepreneur - Ed.] Marketing your book doesn’t have to break the bank or burn a hole in your pocket. As a starting author, or just one who needs to save some money, marketing on a budget is a must — not a choice. Let’s look at 10 of the bes...
November 5th, 2020
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How to develop a character: 7 simple steps
Knowing how to develop a character so your reader invests in them and believes their journey is key to writing great character-driven stories. Try these 7 simple steps to begin creating affecting, intriguing character arcs: Developing characters in 7 steps: What is character development? ...
November 4th, 2020
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Writing skills: How to improve yours 10 ways
Writing skills: How to improve them, make your writing sing? It takes knowing the canvas of grammar, plus having the many colours, brushes and techniques of a robust vocabulary and imagination. Try these 10 ways to get better: Level up your writing skills: How to improve now Use top resou...
November 2nd, 2020
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How to write an autobiography: 7 key steps
Many people who've lived interesting lives want to learn how to write an autobiography. Whether you want to write a memoir or a fictional autobiography, these 7 steps will help you start: What is autobiography? Autobiography means to write about yourself, typically the account of significa...
October 26th, 2020
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How to write a query letter: 10 easy steps
Learning how to write a query letter is crucial when you're seeking an agent and hoping to publish. Read 10 easy steps for writing query letters that convey polish and your story's USP: What is a query letter? A query letter is a formal letter to an agent or editor. It offers a story for p...
October 19th, 2020
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Adjectives for description: 60 precise words
Finding the right adjectives for description is tough. Try these 7 tips, and create your own describing word dictionary: What is an adjective? Adjectives are parts of speech used to modify nouns. They describe and make people and things more specific. How do you identify an adjective? ...
October 12th, 2020
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Writing comics: Q&A with the creator of Boundless
In this interview with the creator of Boundless the comic, Mike Salsbury, we discuss writing comics, visual storytelling influences, process and building a reading audience. Writing comics: Inspirations Jordan: Thank you for reaching out to us, Mike. I'm curious to learn more about the wor...
October 9th, 2020
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Short story structure: Shaping successful stories
Writing short stories provides a stepping stone to conquering larger story forms. Short story structure is easier to see due to brevity. Learn how to structure stories, with examples by a master of the form: What is a short story? A short story is any piece of fiction too short to be class...
October 5th, 2020
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6 creative writing exercises for rich character
In creative writing, practice is key. Try these creative writing exercises for deeper characterization. Use every detail, from appearance to movement, gesture, voice, habit, and reputation to make your characters great: What do we mean by 'rich character'? First, what do we mean by 'rich' ...
September 28th, 2020
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