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“Hi Novlr! Would you possibly have any ideas about how to make character backstories more...
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“Hi Novlr! Would you possibly have any ideas about how to make character backstories more...
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“Hi, I have a fairly easy time writing all the meat and potato bits of my story but...
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“How do you write an unreliable narrator in a way that actually feels clever and not just...
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Writing about love can be tricky. Love is universal. It’s something almost all of us can...
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“How do you introduce side characters naturally? I have a lot of important secondary...
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Have you ever been completely engrossed in a book and found yourself desperately invested in its...
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“Anyone have any advice on how to build and maintain tension? I just read through an old story,...
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“This may seem like a weird question, but any tips for writing an alcoholic character?She’s...
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“Weird question here: do I need to describe my character’s clothes? Obviously I need...
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