Nov 27, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Books, Writing
Originating as an internet phenomenon, Dark Academia has captured the imaginations of both writers and readers. With its blend of intellectualism,...
#book recommendations, #genre, #reading, #writing tips
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Nov 20, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
Dialogue tags can make or break a reader’s immersion in your dialogue. Great use of dialogue tags can result in clear, engaging, and memorable...
#dialogue, #grammar, #writing tips
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Nov 17, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Publishing
Ever wondered how to effectively introduce yourself to your readers? An engaging, well-written author bio can do just that. In just a few lines, your...
#self-publishing, #traditional publishing, #writing tips
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Nov 13, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Publishing
How do you find out if a literary agent is right for you? If you’re not sure, you’re in good company. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but there...
#book agents, #traditional publishing
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Nov 10, 2023 | by Arthur Franz IV | Writing
Conflict is the fuel that keeps the engine of your story running. When we say “conflict,” we are not talking about plot, or rising and falling...
#character development, #writing tips
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Oct 27, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
Today’s readers are more discerning than ever. They don’t want to see cookie-cutter villains who do evil for evil’s sake. They want to see deep...
#character development, #writing tips
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Oct 23, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Publishing
Writing a book synopsis is probably one of the hardest parts of the submission process when you’re finally ready to find an agent to represent you...
#book agents, #traditional publishing, #writing tips
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Oct 13, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
Elle Botz is a mom, wife, author, coffee fiend, terrible dancer, and bad joke connoisseur. Writing under a variety of pen names, she brings her wit,...
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Oct 9, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
A story resolution is one of the most important elements of your plot because it will leave the most impression on your reader. It resolves the...
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Sep 29, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
There’s a popular assumption that because they are often short and simple, that writing children’s books is easy. But nothing could be further from...
#writing for children, #writing tips
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Sep 18, 2023 | by Parker Fogg | Writing
Write what you know. It’s the oldest and simplest advice handed out to new writers, and while some people may disagree over its applicability when it...
#writing inspiration, #writing tips
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Sep 11, 2023 | by Nimrod Cortés | Writing
Trauma in storytelling is a powerful force that can shape a character’s life and experiences. Depending on the type of story you’re telling, writing...
#character development, #writing tips
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Sep 8, 2023 | by Lydia Yadi | Writing
A memoir is a first-person account of a writer’s life that usually focuses on particular events or themes. ‘Memoir’ comes from the French word...
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Aug 21, 2023 | by Andrea Moran | Publishing
You’ve likely heard that as a self-published author, it’s important to generate as many reviews of your book as possible. But has anyone actually...
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Aug 18, 2023 | by Krystal N. Craiker | Writing
As a writer, you work so hard to avoid grammar mistakes and make sure the books you write are as polished as possible. You go through multiple rounds...
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Aug 14, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
Carl Burkitt likes telling tales. He tells long tales, short tales, silly tales, sad tales, and tells them online, behind a mic, in books, in...
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Aug 7, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
There is nothing quite like the feeling of finishing off a chapter that you’re really happy with. You’ve hit all the beats just right, the pacing is...
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Aug 4, 2023 | by Char | Writing
Have you ever wondered how Daryl Dixon came to be a fan-favorite character, and why every single zombie-crazed fan swore to riot if any harm came to...
#character development, #writing tips
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Jul 24, 2023 | by Nina Hanefeld | Writing
Nina Hanefeld is a writer, counsellor, and part-time teacher. For almost 15 years, she has been educating about menstruation, contraception, and...
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Jul 21, 2023 | by Crystal Kamm | Writing
In the book The Artist’s Way, by Julia Cameron, one of the exercises recommended for stimulating creativity is writing morning pages. This writing...
#productivity, #writers' routines
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Jul 14, 2023 | by Arthur Franz IV | Publishing
When I was pursuing an MFA in Fiction Writing, every time I got a rejection letter from a publication, I would tape it to my bedroom wall. By the...
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Jun 30, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
We don’t always write when the mood of our surroundings matches the mood of what we’re writing. It’s hard to write about a group of friends having...
#playlists, #writing inspiration
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May 26, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
Horror is one of the most enduring genres of fiction. It touches something within us – letting us explore our most primal emotions. There are no hard...
#downloadable templates, #halloween, #plot templates, #plotting
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May 22, 2023 | by Rowena Wiseman | Publishing
Many online publishing and writing platforms, like Wattpad, Radish, and Kindle Vella, allow you to release your stories as serials. Publishing your...
#audience building, #publishing platforms, #self-publishing
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Apr 21, 2023 | by Arthur Franz IV | Writing
Imagine the world in 1439. You are a scribe, and your job is to meticulously copy manuscripts into empty books. It is a sweet gig…until the printing...
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