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Learning how to outline your novel will help you brainstorm better ideas, write better plot structures, and create flawless first drafts. Find out how!
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The Climax is more complicated than many realize at first glance. It concludes the threads of your story, but also contains an entirely distinct plot point.
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One of my favorite things about writing is research. I love finding facts, understanding world views, and stepping into a unique story world. And one of my favorite parts of research is researching the settings/locations of my novels. You may consider setting to be the physical location, but it's so much more than that. The
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Structuring your story can frighten some writers and confuse others, but it doesn't have to be so - here is a simple way to look at story structure.
Structuring your story can frighten some writers and confuse others, but it doesn't have to be so - here is a simple way to look at story structure.
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Here you'll find out how to outline a novel step by step and you will be able to download a novel outline worksheet so you can outline your story.
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