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Editor interview: Jordan Kantey on helping writers
[youtube id="qqtW6UlFICU"] On coaching and editing writers Brendan McNulty 00:12So Jordan, you've done quite a bit of coaching in addition to editing over the years. Can you tell me what's the most fulfilling part of coaching? Jordan Kantey 00:23I think really the connections you make ...
September 29th, 2022
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Character writing: Complete guide to creating your cast
Character terms Types of character Character ideas Character development Characters and conflict Describing characters Narration and POV Character questions This character writing guide is a one-stop resource for creating types of characters in fiction. Learn key c...
September 19th, 2022
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How to start a story: Writing better preview pages
Knowing how to start a story so that your reader invests from page one is crucial to standing out. Make your preview pages work for your book sales with these ideas on how to hook readers, establish intriguing scenarios, and more from Chapter One: How to start a story and get your reader to ...
September 12th, 2022
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Types of stories: 7 story archetypes (and ways to use them)
Many types of stories recur across eras and cultures. Story archetypes such as 'voyage and return' are powerful in delivering drama, emotion, and satisfying change. Learn about the seven basic plots and ways to use familiar stories your own way: What are story archetypes? The word archetyp...
September 5th, 2022
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Character description examples: Creating people not caricatures
Great character descriptions demonstrate how fiction has the power to make invented characters feel like old friends. Ernest Hemingway once wrote, 'When writing a novel a writer should create living people; people not characters. A character is a caricature'. Read examples of character descripti...
August 29th, 2022
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How to write a thriller: 8 tips for page-turners
Learning how to write a thriller, and popular thriller types, will help you write an electric read. Read tips from the best thriller authors plus tricks to ratchet up suspense and keep fast pace: How to write a thriller novel Here's a summary of how to write a thriller story that has fast ...
August 22nd, 2022
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How to write YA fiction: Detailed guide
Young adult fiction, also known as YA, is a very popular fiction marketing category (rather than genre). Read this detailed guide for info on what makes a book YA, what YA readers look for, and what to avoid in writing for a young adult audience: What makes a book YA? Young adult fiction i...
August 18th, 2022
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Book cover art ideas: 9 insights from AI
The best book cover art ideas distill genre, themes, and the unique appeal of the story between the covers. Strong book cover design is vital for ensuring your book stands out in a crowded physical or digital marketplace. Read 9 insights from using AI to find book cover design inspiration: We...
August 15th, 2022
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Science fiction writing tips: Ideas from 8 authors
If you love good science fiction, you know the genre is so much more than deep space adventures or scientific mishaps like Frakenstein's monster. Read tips on writing science fiction from eight sci-fi authors: How to write good science fiction: Decide your type of science fiction Imagi...
August 8th, 2022
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How to make an audiobook: 10 steps to listeners
The audiobook market is forecast to be valued at $35 billion or more by 2030 (Source: Grand View Research). Learning how to make an audiobook while the market is less saturated than print makes sense. Read ten steps to make an audiobook that meets professional standards and platform requirements...
August 1st, 2022
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How to write memoir: 9 ideas for a vivid slice of life
Knowing how to write memoir with some of the conventions of fiction (plus what makes life-writing compelling) will ensure your memoir interests and immerses readers. Read nine ideas to vivify your slice-of-life story: How to write memoirs that move and interest readers Know memoir vs auto...
July 25th, 2022
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Writing community: 10 ways to connect and share
Joining a writing community is good for your writing craft. Whether you meet other writers online or in person, it's great for swapping ideas, critiques, and cementing your writing process while staying accountable. It adds a social side to what can otherwise feel a lonely process. Try these ten...
July 18th, 2022
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