Category: Writing
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...
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How to Craft the Perfect Story Setting (With Downloadable Template)
Your setting is fundamental to your story. It’s the backbone of your plot and is essential to...
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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...
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8 Mistakes to Avoid to Write the Perfect Novel Opening
Is there a single perfect novel opening? No. Is there a single winning formula to your perfect...
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How do I come up with titles of authority?
“This is probably an unusual question, but how do you come up with titles? I don’t...
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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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