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How do you create a magic school for adults?
“Tips on developing a magic school for adults? Most magic schools I read about are for...
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How do you keep a chapter on topic?
“How do you keep a chapter on topic? I keep finding myself going off on tangents, adding...
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How do you write relatable characters in science fiction?
“I’m struggling with how I should write sci-fi future with human-like aliens. I...
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How do you get into a character’s head when writing fanfiction?
“I’m struggling to get into characters’ heads. The fandom I write for has many...
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How do I turn an existing short story into a novel?
“I wrote a short story a while back that I really love, and I keep thinking about it. I feel...
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How do you choose between multiple story options?
“I’m stuck on my story and I don’t know how to continue. I have a few...
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How do I come up with titles of authority?
“This is probably an unusual question, but how do you come up with titles? I don’t...
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How do you connect big ideas?
“I’m struggling to tie together my novel’s bigger themes. I have all these big ideas I...
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What is lyrical prose and how do you use it effectively?
“I’ve been told my prose is ‘too plain’ and that I should make it more...
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How do you write a tragic backstory?
“I’m trying to write a backstory for my main character. She’s supposed to have...
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How do you fix plot holes?
“Hello, I was writing my book and I realised that I had two plot holes that need fixing. I...
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How do you research an unfamiliar industry?
“How to do research for a story set in a field you know very little about (the film, music...
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