Strong story structure is the backbone that makes a story "work." It can guide our writing to enable us to create stories that resonate with readers.
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Start writing a novel with a process, support, and the accountability of community. Learn more to get going with a sound process.
I asked my Instagram followers,“What are some signs of amateurish writing, in your opinion?” Here are the results!
Readers and editors pass judgment within the first few paragraphs. So, it's critical to learn how to start a story with a bang.
What is story conflict? Read examples from novels that show how to use different conflicts in a story to heighten tension and suspense.
I asked my audience which things would make them quit a novel.
Check out our 8 awesome tips on how to start a story that hooks your readers and 25 bonus story openers to get you writing right away!
All strong narratives need well-developed and interesting characters.
The writing process can seem daunting if you're just finding out how to start writing a novel. Here are some tips and resources from my own writing process.
Today is the third in an 8-post series on preparing your novel for Nanowrimo. In today's post, we focus on character development for your NaNoWriMo prep.
Learning how to create tension in writing is important whatever your genre. Read more on writing a page-turning novel.
Time to start binging some documentaries, I guess.
Ah yes, torturing readers, your favourite hobby!
When you talk to most writers, you'll find that they often discuss how difficult it is to write a novel. And in many ways they are right. Writing a novel is grueling. It requires endurance, patience, and a lot of persevering through your own ideas. As a result, there are tons of resources available
6+ Easy Practical Steps to Becoming a Better Writer in 30 Days or Less. Becoming a better writer doesn't have to be rocket science, but it does take time and
Wondering how to 'raise the stakes' for the characters in your story or script? Let's take a look at why stakes are important and how to write them!
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Have you ever had the vibes of your story figured out but no plot? This post gives you an easy process to find out what actually happens in yor novel
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A plot hole is a gap, contradiction or inconsistency in a storyline that goes against the internal logic of the story. It's the kind of slip-up that makes switched-on readers say, "Wait, hang on a second!"
Writers Write is your one-stop writing resource. These lists will help you select the character traits you need for the characters in your books.
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.
What makes a good story? Unforgettable characters, strong beginnings and endings, satisfying structure, rhythm, and change. Learn more.
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If You’re a Woman Writing a Male Character Avoid these Bad Writing Tips. As a male reader and writer I have been seeing some really bad advice pop up regularly about writing characters in general and specifically about writing males.
How to write a book in 30 days? Is it really impossible? A feat on par with slaying a dragon? Maybe so, but writers engage in this adventure every single year
These methods of outlining will help you create a novel outline that makes writing your first draft a breeze, whether it's your 1st or 10th time writing a book.
