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How do I get my writing noticed by others?
"I've finished my novel and I'm ready to share it with the world, but I have no idea where to start. How do I get my writing noticed? Social media feels overwhelming, and I don't know what actually works." When you write for yourself, when the writing is finished,...
5 Brilliant Non-Traditional Ways To Publish A Book
Self-publishing has changed the game. Writers now have creative control over their words, and there is more opportunity to make money out of their hard work. It's not easy, but here are some ideas for non-traditional ways to publish a book. Amazon KDP We've all heard...
How do I stay motivated as a writer in a post-AI world?
"I'm starting to write more to become a freelance author, but every time I get excited about publishing my works or people finding the stories I'm writing, I remember that AI exists and most people are using that for writing, art, and everything in between. It's...
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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 and heroes are two sides of the same coin. Every villain is the hero of their own story, but how the reader perceives them all comes down to how you present them. Anti-heroes and...
How do you write a good metaphor?
"I struggle with writing metaphors. I can come up with similes easily, but metaphors? Not so much. Any advice?" If you can write a simile, you're already halfway there! Seriously. The hard part is making connections between different things, and if it’s something...
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 really start writing???" There is nothing more intimidating to a writer than a blank page. Staring at the computer screen with that flashing cursor just taunting you makes it so...
