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How do you balance multiple points of view?
"I'm writing a story with multiple POVs, how should I balance the story out so every MC gets equal time? I want to make sure I'm being fair to all my characters." Writing from multiple points of view (POVs) can feel like juggling, constantly trying to keep all your...
Between Pen and Sword: The Secret to Writing Great Fight Scenes
Hand-to-hand combat in any story must be a powerful narrative clash between passion and action, where the writer transforms words into swords and pages into battlegrounds. A good fight scene can unleash an overwhelming number of emotions in the reader. Masterfully...
How do you write a realistic caregiver?
"Hello! I’m writing a group of characters and currently planning their dynamics with each other; I have one older character 40-50 yrs (A) one teen character (B) and one younger character 5-7 yrs (C)A is a mother-figure to B and is essentially their adopted mother. To...
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What are the pros and cons of different publishing routes?
"What are the pros and cons of self publishing, choosing a small press, or going down the trad publishing route?" Every writer's journey to publication is unique, and there's no "right" path that works for everyone. The publishing landscape has transformed...
How do you write love at first sight?
"Hey sorry if this has been asked already but could you give any tips on how to write a character falling in love at first sight or i suppose infatuation. Like dumbstruck by how attractive they find the person if front of them, thanks" That electric moment when two...
How do you deal with sudden writer’s block?
“Any tips for a terrible case of writers block that occurs without any real reason?” Writer's block is often misunderstood. You’ll hear lots of people say it doesn’t exist, and that’s it’s all just a state of mind. While this is true, it’s fundamentally an...
