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The 6 Parts of a Story: A Complete Guide
Learn about the 6 key elements that work together to engage readers and create an immersive experience.
March 6th, 2025
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How to Write a Sequel That Readers Will Love
Writing a sequel may delight fans of your standalone book — it's an opportunity to build on story arcs, characters, and the world you've already created. In this post, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to write a fan-favorite follow-up.
March 3rd, 2025
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Manuscript Evaluation: What Is It? And Where to Get One
A manuscript evaluation is a type of edit that delivers big picture feedback on your novel’s strengths and weaknesses — helping you refine your work before you take the next step forward in the publishing process.
March 1st, 2025
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How to Write a Main Character: Tips for the Perfect Protagonist
Is your protagonist in danger of becoming a side character in their own story? The best main characters are the ones that are captivating and relatable — after all, if you want your readers to spend over three-hundred pages with your protagonist, they need to be compelling. This post will walk you through four handy tips to take your main character from two-dimensional to a fully-fledged protagonist worth reading.
February 28th, 2025
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How to Write a Detective Story: 7 Keys to a Killer Whodunnit
How do you weave the story of a mastermind murderer trying to outsmart a detective without falling into obvious and overdone tropes? How can you balance a cast of characters, each a potential suspect, within a mystery that’s interesting and grounded without being predictable?
Here are seven tips to write a great detective story and a mystery that only an ace detective can solve.
February 27th, 2025
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Want to Write More? 8 Must-Try Writing Rituals to DIY
Writing rituals are the little things that you do before, during, and after each session to get your mind in writing mode. These rituals can take many different forms — pre-writing exercises, post-writing rewards, or sensory cues, to name a few — but they should all have the same effect: nurturing creativity and consistency in your writing practice.
February 27th, 2025
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How to Get in the Mood to Write: 9 Tips to Write Daily
Writing a novel from start to finish requires writing consistently. Learning how to get in the mood to write even when motivation is low will ensure you finish. Try these 9 tips: 1: Spend ten minutes freewriting daily Freewriting is a powerful tool for getting yourself into a prod...
February 26th, 2025
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How to Pitch Your Story: A 9-Step Guide for Writers
Learn how to pitch a story and grab agents' attention with a proven template.
February 25th, 2025
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Character Backstory: What Is It? And How to Write It
Whether you're an aspiring writer or have a few novels under your belt already, integrating backstory into your narrative takes practice. In this article, we’ll pin down exactly what character backstory is and provide you with all the tips and tricks you’ll need to achieve a well-balanced backstory.
February 21st, 2025
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What is a Cliché? Definition, Examples, and How to Avoid Them
Clichés can set readers on high alert — making them question the author's ability and imagination and pulling them out of the story. But what are some examples, and how can you avoid them in your writing?
February 21st, 2025
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What Makes a Good Story? 10 Key Elements
What makes a good story? Understanding the key elements of a great story and what satisfies readers regardless of finer details (such as genre) will help you write a more successful book. Let's break down ten key elements of every great story.
February 13th, 2025
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