A Beginner’s Guide to Writing Tenses
Jun 11, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
Picking the right tense for the story you want to tell is an often overlooked part of narrative development. Writing tenses consistently is crucial...
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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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8 Mistakes to Avoid For a Perfect Ending to Your Novel
Jun 5, 2026 | by Kim Montgomery
Writing a perfect ending is hard. Is it the most excruciatingly difficult part of the writing process? Is it the most hair-pulling, mind-wracking,...
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How to Write the Perfect Antihero
May 29, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
The antihero has become an increasingly beloved figure in modern storytelling, for their morally ambiguous nature and complex personalities. Unlike...
#character development, #writing tips
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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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The Synonym Question: Whose Advice is Right?
May 14, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
Never, in the history of the written word has there been more contradictory writing advice than that surrounding synonyms. Possibly hyperbolic? Sure....
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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 to Write Amazing Narrative Non-Fiction
May 7, 2026 | by Lydia Yadi
Narrative non-fiction brings to life true stories like historic events and personal experiences. It uses the techniques usually associated with...
#book recommendations, #non-fiction, #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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The Fichtean Curve and How To Use It
Apr 23, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
If you’ve ever felt the grip of a good book, unable to put it down, you understand the pull of a well-told story. Behind the scenes of your favourite...
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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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4 Books to Help You Get the Science Right in Your Fiction
Apr 16, 2026 | by Crystal Kamm
Writers have tons of creative ideas, but most of us aren’t scientists. So, how do we make sure that we get the science right in our fiction? Even if...
#book recommendations, #reading, #writing tips
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How do you write relatable characters in science fiction?
Apr 12, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“I’m struggling with how I should write sci-fi future with human-like aliens. I don’t want to focus on differences but rather on similarities between...
#character development, #science fiction, #writing tips
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5 Worldbuilding Exercises for Science Fiction and Fantasy
Apr 8, 2026 | by Martin Woods
In most genres, once you have the story, the setting suggests itself. In the science fiction and fantasy genres, however, the setting often comes...
#worldbuilding, #writing exercises, #writing inspiration, #writing tips
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How do you get into a character’s head when writing fanfiction?
Apr 5, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“I’m struggling to get into characters’ heads. The fandom I write for has many different characters and I’m trying to keep them as canonical as...
#character development, #writing tips
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Finding Your Muse: Tips for Overcoming Writer’s Block
Apr 2, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
When you take on any writing project, you might find yourself stuck on a story point, unable to muddle through a character’s motivation, or be unsure...
#productivity, #writing events, #writing tips
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How do I turn an existing short story into a novel?
Mar 30, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“I wrote a short story a while back that I really love, and I keep thinking about it. I feel like there’s more to explore with these characters and...
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How to Craft the Perfect Story Setting (With Downloadable Template)
Mar 26, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
Your setting is fundamental to your story. It’s the backbone of your plot and is essential to providing narrative context, establishing the mood and...
#downloadable templates, #worldbuilding, #writing tips
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How do you choose between multiple story options?
Mar 21, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“I’m stuck on my story and I don’t know how to continue. I have a few continuations in mind and don’t know which one to pick. Every continuation...
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8 Mistakes to Avoid to Write the Perfect Novel Opening
Mar 20, 2026 | by Kim Montgomery
Is there a single perfect novel opening? No. Is there a single winning formula to your perfect novel opening? No. There are, however, very common...
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How do I come up with titles of authority?
Mar 16, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“This is probably an unusual question, but how do you come up with titles? I don’t mean titles for chapters or such, but titles for positions, like...
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How do you connect big ideas?
Mar 9, 2026 | by Allie Cooper
“I’m struggling to tie together my novel’s bigger themes. I have all these big ideas I want to explore, like grief, identity, and belonging but they...
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What to Do When Motivation Is Lacking
Mar 5, 2026 | by Crystal Kamm
When you’re writing something as huge as a novel, it can be difficult to remain motivated, and that is a fact. Most other projects are easy to look...
#motivation, #writing inspiration
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