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How to write backstory but not bog down your book
Telling character backstory is sometimes necessary to show why your character has a specific motivation or mindset. Yet it's important to learn how to write backstory that will not bog your novel down in constant harking back to prior events that occurred before the present time of your nar...
November 17th, 2016
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How to find time to write: 9 tips to get words down
Many aspiring authors have to learn how to find time to write with a full-time job. Being a stay-at-home parent also involves roles and responsibilities that can make writing time scarce. Read 9 tips for making time to write despite other tasks and distractions and getting more words on the page...
November 10th, 2016
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7 ways to stop saying 'my writing sucks' and write a book
'My writing sucks' is easy to tell yourself, but this is a story that all too often ends in writer's block. Instead, use these 7 tips to find a way through self-doubt and just write your novel: List what you need to improve and create your own boot camp Keep realistic expectations of your fi...
November 7th, 2016
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Novel settings: 7 tips to get setting description right
Setting is the time and place that forms the backdrop for your story. Good novel settings require imaginative and vivid description. Immerse your readers in a mesmerizing fictional world and they will want to turn the page, not close the book. Here are 7 simple tips for getting your setting desc...
November 3rd, 2016
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Writing your first novel: 10 starter tips for success
Writing your first novel is fun but also a challenge. It helps to put in place the structure, habits and resources you need to keep going until you reach the final page. Whether you're writing your first novel for NaNoWriMo or merely want to start a new novel on strong footing, here are 10 ...
October 27th, 2016
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How to create a believable character: 8 tactics
Believable characters are the lifeblood of great stories. Get inspired and start creating characters readers love using these 8 tactics: How to create believable characters: Do preliminary character sketches Ask your story's cast of characters questions Give characters wants and needs (go...
October 24th, 2016
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How to describe eyes in a story: 7 simple tips
Learning how to describe eyes in a story without resorting to cliché helps set your writing apart from amateurish fiction. Describing eyes is a handy literary tool to show your character's complex emotions. Many beginning authors over-rely on eye descriptions and eye color to create an impressio...
October 20th, 2016
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Now Novel's NaNoWriMo Hub: How to be NaNoWriMo Winners
NaNoWriMo winners who reach the 50,000-word mark learn how to prepare, persevere and finish writing a novel under pressure. Use these resources to succeed and join their ranks: NaNoWriMo Preparation The NaNoWriMo rules don’t let you use any pre-written draft material. You have to start afr...
October 11th, 2016
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How to write a romantic book: 5 mistakes to avoid
Learning how to write a romantic book also means learning to avoid common romance writing mistakes. The best romance writers excel at finding romantic story ideas and fleshing them out with memorable character relationships. Here are 5 romance writing mistakes to avoid: 1: Avoid imm...
September 29th, 2016
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Writing discipline: 7 strategies to keep writing your novel
Writing discipline isn't mythical or something you simply either have or don't. Organization, writing structure and a sound plan keep you focused. Here are 7 quick tips and strategies for how to keep writing a book and not give up: 1: Understand where your lack of writing discipline come...
September 26th, 2016
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Novel plot mistakes: 7 don’ts for how to plot a novel
Plot weaknesses can derail a story and leave readers feeling unfulfilled and frustrated. Plot holes, unexplained departures from the established rules of your fictional world and other quirks can ruin a promising book. Here are 7 don’ts for how to plot a novel: 1: Don’t create ...
September 19th, 2016
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Character relationships: 6 tips for crafting real connections
Writing character relationships that make sense requires thinking about how relationships work. How and why do people interact in harmonious or confrontational ways? Here are 6 tips for creating connected characters whose relationships are convincing: 1: Draw inspiration for ch...
September 15th, 2016
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