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How do you write good character chemistry?
"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 makes a plot interesting is character chemistry. And that goes for both positive and negative. Stories are all about...
How to Write Amazing Narrative Non-Fiction
Narrative non-fiction brings to life true stories like historic events and personal experiences. It uses the techniques usually associated with fiction writing, such as plot, character, and detailed scene-setting. This very popular non-fiction genre informs the reader...
How do you write a story set in the future?
“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 (sort of), but whenever I try to describe the world they live in I just… can’t. Help pls” The future is a blank...
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How do you get into a character’s head when writing fanfiction?
"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 possible. Are there any tips or techniques which can help?" Working in the sandbox of someone else’s world is one of the...
How do I turn an existing short story into a novel?
"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 this world. How do I go about expanding it into a full-length novel without just padding it out?" Many novels began...
How do you choose between multiple story options?
"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 works. I am a writer of a kind where if I write something, in my mind I'd be thinking 'why didn't I go with the other...
