NaNoWriMo Prep: Planning Your Novel’s Middle – By Janice Hardy…
NaNoWriMo Prep: Planning Your Novel’s Middle – By Janice Hardy… Read here …
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Placing Short Fiction, Part Two: Contests and Red Flags – By José Pablo Iriarte…
Placing Short Fiction, Part Two: Contests and Red Flags – By José Pablo Iriarte… Read more …
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NaNoWriMo Prep: Planning Your Novel’s Beginning – By Janice Hardy…
Many writers know what they want to write about, but have no idea where to start. For many, the beginning of a novel is the hardest part. Getting the right opening scene, finding the right inciting event, even figuring out the perfect first sentence can keep you from getting anywhere at all. But don’t worry. […]
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5 Ways to Restart Your Writing After a Break – By Janice Hardy…
on Fiction University: Finding momentum after a writing break isn’t easy, but there are tricks to ease yourself back into it. Writing breaks happen for many reasons—from life getting in the way, to a lull in creativity, to being busy with other writing things that aren’t putting words to paper. For the lucky writers, returning […]
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Struggling with Writing Burnout? Try These Tricks – By Shanna Swendson…
Struggling with Writing Burnout? Try These Tricks – By Shanna Swendson… After years of difficult times for everyone, many writers are struggling with burnout. If you feel discouraged, unmotivated, and tired lately, and that’s making it hard to write, you’re not alone. A lot of my writer friends have mentioned dealing with burnout in recent months. […]
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A Layered Method for Creating Consistent Characters By Ann Harth
A Layered Method for Creating Consistent Characters By Ann Harth, @Annharth Part of the How They Do It Series JH: A great character has more to them that just a few obvious traits. Ann Harth shares a layered approached to creating compelling characters readers will love. Read more …
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Forbidden Formats: The Risks and Rewards of Uncommon Narrative Structures – By Bonnie Randall…
Forbidden Formats: The Risks and Rewards of Uncommon Narrative Structures – By Bonnie Randall… On Fiction University: Not every story needs to be told in the Three Act Structure. Every fiction writer from veteran to novice knows there’s a collection of “don’ts” when writing. Don’t use adverbs Don’t use adjectives Read more …
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Want a Tighter Point of View? Ditch the Filter Words in Your Novel – By Janice Hardy…
Want a Tighter Point of View? Ditch the Filter Words in Your Novel – By Janice Hardy… on Fiction University: If you’re using filter words in your writing, you might be inadvertently shoving readers out of your story. No matter who your narrator is—a tight first person or an omniscient third—readers see the novel through their […]
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A Guide for Writing Strong Female Characters – By Bethany Henry…
A Guide for Writing Strong Female Characters – By Bethany Henry… on Fiction University: Representation in fiction leads to a more inclusive society. There has been a rise of strong female characters and representation in recent years, which is super awesome. I love that there is more attention being given to this topic. However, writing strong […]
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The Benefits of a DIY Personal Writer’s Retreat – By Jodi Turchin…
The Benefits of a DIY Personal Writer’s Retreat – By Jodi Turchin… on Fiction University: Getting away from your regular writing routine can shake up your muse and boost your productivity. From a financial standpoint, I know I’m not the only one who can’t afford to drop a lot of cash to take a formal “writer’s […]
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