Category: Writing
Why Giving Characters Control of Your Story is Good For Your Narrative
As writers, we like to think we’re in complete control of our characters. It can be tempting to...
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How do you stop overusing participial phrases?
“Hello! Idk if this is a common problem or not but recently I’ve found out that I...
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A Beginner’s Guide to Writing Tenses
Picking the right tense for the story you want to tell is an often overlooked part of narrative...
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How do you write a mentor who is also the antagonist?
“How to write a mentor who is evil but genuinely cares about the main protagonist? And...
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8 Mistakes to Avoid For a Perfect Ending to Your Novel
Writing a perfect ending is hard. Is it the most excruciatingly difficult part of the writing...
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How to Write the Perfect Antihero
The antihero has become an increasingly beloved figure in modern storytelling, for their morally...
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How do I know if my book needs multiple perspectives?
“How do I know whether or not to put my book in multiple perspectives? I think it would make...
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How do you write a character who stays calm?
“How do I make a calm and collected character in a very overwhelming situation?”...
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The Synonym Question: Whose Advice is Right?
Never, in the history of the written word has there been more contradictory writing advice than...
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How do you write good character chemistry?
“I’m struggling to make my characters’ relationships feel real. They interact,...
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How to Write Amazing Narrative Non-Fiction
Narrative non-fiction brings to life true stories like historic events and personal experiences....
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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...
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