How do you connect big ideas?
“I’m struggling to tie together my novel’s bigger themes. I have all these big ideas I...
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What to Do When Motivation Is Lacking
When you’re writing something as huge as a novel, it can be difficult to remain motivated, and...
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What is lyrical prose and how do you use it effectively?
“I’ve been told my prose is ‘too plain’ and that I should make it more...
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The Troubling Trend of Online Beta Reading Scams
If you’ve spent any time on writing social media lately, you’ve probably noticed a surge of...
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How do you write a tragic backstory?
“I’m trying to write a backstory for my main character. She’s supposed to have...
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10 Creative Writing Prompts to Ignite Your Imagination
Every writer knows the feeling of the dreaded blinking cursor on a blank page, the weight of...
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How do you fix plot holes?
“Hello, I was writing my book and I realised that I had two plot holes that need fixing. I...
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Breaking Down the Key Lessons of Stephen King’s ‘On Writing’
In On Writing, his seminal work on the craft of creative writing, Stephen King said,...
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How do you research an unfamiliar industry?
“How to do research for a story set in a field you know very little about (the film, music...
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A Beginner’s Guide to Copyright for Creative Writers
As a creative writer, you build unique worlds and create characters who mean something to you and...
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