How do you write addiction?

Jul 23, 2024 | by Kimberley Long-Ewing

“How do I respectfully write a character dealing with addiction (like drugs, cigarettes etc..)” Writing a character with an addiction is to write...

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An Introductory Guide to Common Writing and Publishing Terms

Jul 19, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube

If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in a sea of unfamiliar jargon while scrolling through social media or chatting with writing industry pros,...

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How do I write the found family trope?

Jul 16, 2024 | by Lindsay Sfara

“I’m working on a monster apocalypse story, but I’m struggling to make it unique. My focus is on the main character finding happiness and peace with...

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Writing Your Way Through the Dark

Jul 15, 2024 | by Fija Callaghan

As artists, we are no strangers to darkness. Everyone, from psychologists to theologists to poets and journalists and concerned parents, has...

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I Wrote (Another) Novel in 24 Hours, and This is What I Learned

Jul 12, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube

My first attempt at the 24-hour novel challenge was back in 2022. I stumbled across the event by accident on Twitter and thought the event sounded...

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How do I write a morally gray serial killer?

Jul 9, 2024 | by S. K. Eleton

I’m writing a character who is a serial killer but not willingly if that makes sense. Like, she kills once she finds herself in a murder or be...

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6 More Writing Playlists to Boost Your Imagination

Jul 5, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube

If the 24 Hour Novel challenge taught me anything, it’s the importance of writing playlists to boost your imagination. The right track list with the...

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How to Come Up with a Theme for Your Story

Jul 1, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube

When you read a story that lingers in your mind long after you turn the final page, chances are, that story had a powerful theme at its core. A theme...

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Choosing Your Narrative Voice: Which Option is Right for You?

Jun 28, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube

One of the most important elements to consider when writing is narrative voice. Narrative voice is the way in which you tell your story and is...

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Three Ways Writing Poetry Will Make You a Better Prose Writer

Jun 24, 2024 | by Fija Callaghan

Have you ever stopped to read a paragraph in a novel or short story over and over and over because of its stunningly beautiful language? Maybe you...

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How to Write a Short Story Using the ABDCE Structure

Jun 21, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube

The ABDCE structure is a great way to outline a short story. It stands for Action, Background, Development, Climax, and Ending. By following this...

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Three Books on Writing All Writers Should Read

Jun 17, 2024 | by Fija Callaghan

There’s a lot of writing advice out there. You can find opinions on the writing craft in online forums, writing blogs, manuals, podcasts, university...

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Elmore Leonard’s 10 Rules for Writing: How Useful Are They?

Jun 14, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube

On my 25th birthday, my sister gifted me a copy of Elmore Leonard’s 10 Rules for Writing. Like most writers, I was constantly looking for that spark...

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How to Get The Most From Your Beta Readers

Jun 10, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube

If you plan to publish a book, it’s essential to get as much feedback as possible. Feedback is crucial for making sure your story is the best it can...

A Writer’s Guide to Great Travel Writing

Jun 7, 2024 | by Lydia Yadi

Travel writing is about visiting different places and observing things that are unique to the specific destination, like the landscape and geography,...

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6 Techniques To Help You Find Your Writer’s Voice

May 31, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube

To find your writer’s voice, it is important to understand what it is. Voice is an author’s style of writing, which includes choice of words,...

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Let’s Write a Novel in 24 Hours!

May 24, 2024 | by Rebecca Higgins

Let me paint a picture: It’s the middle of the pandemic, and I’m living in one of the most locked down cities in the world As a self proclaimed...

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What Does it Mean to Start Your Story Late?

May 20, 2024 | by Crystal Kamm

“Start late, leave early” is a screenwriting principle that has made its way into the wider writing world. Essentially, what it means is not to...

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How to Write a Four Act Cozy Mystery (With Downloadable Template)

May 13, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube

There’s something special about a Cozy Mystery. They’re great escapism, and without the gore and violence so often associated with “hardboiled”...

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How to Create Interesting Characters Using the STEAL Method

May 10, 2024 | by Nimrod Cortés

When we talk about creating characters, we usually use three dimensions: physical, cultural, and socio-economic. On their own, these dimensions have...

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6 Epic Mood and Scene-Specific Playlists for Writing Inspiration

May 6, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube

It’s no secret that music and writing often go hand in hand. We’ve added 6 more amazing playlists for writing to Spotify that we know you’re going to...

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Finding Writing Inspiration in Real Life

Apr 26, 2024 | by Crystal Kamm

Creative block is a normal part of the writing process and it happens to all writers at some point. Some writers worry about feeling blocked and seek...

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Preface, Introduction, Foreword, and Prologue: What They Are and How To Use Them

Apr 19, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube

Have you ever wondered why some books have a preface and others don’t? Or what the difference is between an introduction and a foreword? Well, wonder...

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How to Write Engaging Non-Fiction: Nature Writing

Apr 15, 2024 | by Lydia Yadi

Nature writing is a type of non-fiction writing in which the beauty of the natural world is observed and described, often as a way of exploring human...

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