Category: Writing
How do I write a character backstory?
“How do I write a unique character backstory effectively?” Backstory can feel like quicksand. If...
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How to Create a Plot Outline in Five Easy Steps
I’ll happily admit that I’m not a plotter. I have story ideas, but I find sitting down to actually...
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What’s the difference between an anti-villain and an anti-hero?
“Hello! 👋 What’s the difference between Anti-Villain and Anti-Hero??” Villains...
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How do you write a good metaphor?
“I struggle with writing metaphors. I can come up with similes easily, but metaphors? Not so...
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Character Archetypes and How to Use Them in Your Novel
If you’re a writer and you’ve had any type of online presence in the past few years, you may have...
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How do you start writing after you’ve developed a plot?
“I have the story of the novel, I have the ideas, I have the plot, but… just how do I...
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5 Tips to Write a Good Subplot That Every Writer Needs to Know
Subplots are a hugely overlooked part of the drafting process. They are often overlooked for the...
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How do you describe indoor spaces?
“I struggle with describing interior scenes in my writing. I can visualize the spaces...
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How To Plan a Novel (By Not Planning It)
Writers everywhere approach their novels differently. Some of you meticulously plan everything....
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6 Essential Ingredients for Building Your Fantasy World
No matter what type of fantasy world you’re writing, it’s easy for your plot to feel...
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What can I do when I get stuck on a scene?
“I’m stuck on a scene. I know what needs to happen, but every time I try to write it, it stalls....
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5 Writing Games to Help You Get to Know Your Characters
The thrill of watching a character unfold and develop on the page is an experience like no other....
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