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How to write accents and dialects: 6 tips
Learn how to write accents and dialects in your stories because it will help you write about crosscurrents between people and places. Regional dialects help to convey a sense of local character speech in stories. Dialect and accent as literary terms - definitions 'Dialect' is the language ...
July 18th, 2016
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Vonnegut's best advice to writers: 8 tips revisited
The great writer Kurt Vonnegut's best advice to writers, the 8 'rules' reprinted in his story collection Bagombo Snuff Box (1999), has been shared often. Read Vonnegut's creative writing tips below. We ask: Are they good rules? First: Who is Kurt Vonnegut? If you aren't familiar w...
July 14th, 2016
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Descriptive verbs: 7 tips for avoiding weak adverbs
'Don't use adverbs. Only ever use descriptive verbs.' This is a writing 'rule' often repeated, partly thanks to Stephen King's strong views on the subject. It's true that beginning authors often use adverbs to cover up bland dialogue or action. You don't have to avoid&nb...
July 11th, 2016
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Novel writing basics: 10 steps to an unputdownable book
Your grasp of novel writing basics such as plot and character needs to be good for readers to enjoy your novels. Here are 10 steps to make your book unputdownable: Promise revelation in your story premise. Make each chapter beginning and ending tantalizing. Master novel writing bas...
July 7th, 2016
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10 steps to writing a book: 100 writing tips (Part 2)
The first article in this two-part series shared 50 practical tips for the first five steps of writing a book, from finding a story idea to writing your first draft. Enjoy the second half of 100 writing tips, from revision to doing book promotion: Step 6: Revise and edit your first draft...
July 4th, 2016
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10 steps to writing a book: 100 writing tips (Part I)
Writing a book is a complex process. In this two-part post, we share 50 tips for the first five of the ten steps to writing a book, from finding a winning novel idea to writing a successful first draft: Step 1: Find a book-worthy story idea Whether you're writing a book for ...
June 30th, 2016
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How to create an elevator pitch: Novel pitches that sell
What is an elevator pitch? It's a proposal that can be delivered in about 60 seconds verbally or in a single written page of text. The term is standard in marketing. A great elevator pitch novel writers can use to sell their novels should have at least the following 5 features: 1. T...
June 28th, 2016
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Inspirational writing quotes by 15 celebrated authors
Inspirational writing quotes by insightful, established fiction authors will help you when you're feeling stuck. Here are 15 quotes on writing and finding ideas for books as well as finding the courage and motivation to tell your story: 1. Margaret Atwood on how everyone has a story ...
June 6th, 2016
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50 creative writing prompts to enrich your craft
Creative writing prompts provide a useful way to jog inspiration. Try these creative writing exercises focused on individual elements of storytelling: Creative writing prompts - find inspiration to: Master POV Create compelling dialogue Craft vivid setting descriptions Create int...
June 2nd, 2016
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Mahi Wasfy's 'In the Heart of Cairo': Now Novel author interview
Mahi Wasfy, a writer and early childhood educator, recently completed Now Novel's author coaching process and finished writing her book, 'In The Heart of Cairo'. We asked Mahi to share her experiences and insights into writing a book from start to finish: Now Novel: Tell us a ...
May 30th, 2016
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How to get better at writing daily: 10 methods
Actively learning how to get better at writing daily will greatly benefit your writing style and craft. Set aside as little as half an hour per day to add something new to your writing toolkit. Here are 10 easy tasks you can set yourself: Memorize five new synonyms Copy a paragraph by a grea...
May 26th, 2016
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How to start writing a novel if stuck: 8 steps
If you feel you don't know how to start writing a novel, you don't need a 'how to write a novel for dummies' book. There are several reasons why you could feel too unprepared to begin: Uncertainty about the merits of your story idea, lack of research and other preparation, or simply being n...
May 23rd, 2016
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