How do you write dialogue for young children?
Oct 5, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
Not sure how a two-year-old talks compared to a four-year-old? Here's how to write children's dialogue that feels believable and suits your audience,...
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Should I stop reading while I'm writing my own book?
Sep 28, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
Worried that everything you read is bleeding into your own book? Here's why that's less of a problem than it feels like, and what stepping away from...
#reading, #writing tips, #writing inspiration
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How do I decide which writing project to focus on?
Sep 21, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
Torn between several writing projects and can't decide where to focus? Here's how to work out why each one feels stuck, figure out what you actually...
#writing tips, #motivation, #productivity, #writers' routines
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How do you write a murder trial from the accused's point of view?
Sep 14, 2026 | by Walt Kessler
What actually happens to a defendant during a murder trial, from arraignment through the verdict, and how to capture it on the page.
#research, #genre, #writing tips
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How do you plot a horror story?
Sep 7, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
Struggling to turn a great horror premise into an actual plot? This post breaks down why horror lets you coast on atmosphere longer than other...
#plotting, #genre, #fiction, #writing tips
read moreWhat are some reliable, free online sources for historical research?
Aug 24, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
Drowning in contradictory search results while researching a historical period? Here's where to actually find sources worth trusting, from free...
read moreHow do you balance angst and romance?
Aug 17, 2026 | by Jess McKenna
A slow burn where the hero's still grieving his "perfect" dead love interest is a melodrama trap waiting to spring. Jess McKenna breaks down why...
read moreWhat does "in medias res" mean?
Aug 10, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
Not sure what in medias res is? Here's what the term actually means, where it comes from, and how to tell whether your story needs it (or whether...
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How do you share story lore without infodumping?
Aug 3, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
Got a story with history that matters, but explaining it keeps turning into a lecture? Here's how to let readers discover your world's backstory...
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How do you write physical affection between friends without it reading as romantic?
Jul 27, 2026 | by Ravi Ahmed
A software developer and amateur sci-fi writer debugs why his platonic hugs kept reading as romantic and finds the real fix isn't the touch itself,...
#character development, #writing tips
read moreHow do you make third person narration feel natural, and write scenes that are actually fun?
Jul 20, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
Robotic third person narration and boring scenes usually share one cause: information being stated instead of experienced. Here's how to close that...
#character development, #voice
read moreHow do you describe smells if you've never had a sense of smell?
Jul 13, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
Learn how to write vivid smell descriptions even without a strong sense of smell yourself, using borrowed language, taste connections, and character...
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How do you get back to writing after years away?
Jul 5, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“Is it possible to get back to writing after over 3 years? At that time was the last time i was able to finish something but i was already unhappy...
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How do you write the mean girl trope?
Jun 29, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“Hiii just a question do you have an advice on how to write a ‘mean girl’ without having like the hollywood stereotypes? I’m currently writing one of...
#character development, #tropes, #writing tips
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How do you write about a place you’ve never been?
Jun 22, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“Hi! I’m writing my novel in a small town from US as a non-US citizen and as someone who never visited the country. I’m doing my research as much as...
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How do you stop overusing participial phrases?
Jun 14, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
TEST“Hello! Idk if this is a common problem or not but recently I’ve found out that I overuse participial phrases in my writing. More so I do it in a...
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How do you write a mentor who is also the antagonist?
Jun 6, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“How to write a mentor who is evil but genuinely cares about the main protagonist? And raised him since a young age. Also, the main protagonist is...
#character development, #writing tips
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How do you find your book’s genre?
Jun 1, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“I need to figure out what genre my book is. I don’t think mine is classified as one, if you know what I mean?” You’re definitely not alone in...
#self-publishing, #traditional publishing
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How do I know if my book needs multiple perspectives?
May 25, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“How do I know whether or not to put my book in multiple perspectives? I think it would make my story better but how do I know if it really needs it?...
#character development, #plotting, #writing tips
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How do you write a character who stays calm?
May 18, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“How do I make a calm and collected character in a very overwhelming situation?” Writing a character who remains composed when everything around them...
#character development, #writing tips
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How do you write good character chemistry?
May 11, 2026 | by Savannah Jackson
“I’m struggling to make my characters’ relationships feel real. They interact, but it feels flat. How do I give them chemistry?” So much of what...
#character development, #writing tips
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How do you write a story set in the future?
May 4, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“Okay so I’m trying to write a story set in the future and I’m kinda stuck?? Like I know what my general plot is and I have my characters figured out...
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How do you create a magic school for adults?
Apr 25, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“Tips on developing a magic school for adults? Most magic schools I read about are for children, so I wanted to make a magic university.” While...
#book recommendations, #worldbuilding, #writing tips
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How do you keep a chapter on topic?
Apr 19, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“How do you keep a chapter on topic? I keep finding myself going off on tangents, adding scenes that don’t really belong, or ending up somewhere...
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