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A Startling Remedy for Jealousy of Other Writers

A Startling Remedy for Jealousy of Other Writers

February 8, 2021

Today’s guest post is by Noelle Sterne. When other writers proudly announce their latest coup, my reflex of jealousy rises…

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5 Steps to Write Thrilling Historical Fiction for Teens

5 Steps to Write Thrilling Historical Fiction for Teens

February 1, 2021

Today’s guest post is by author Phyllis Still. Have you discovered an intriguing character or story from history? You believe…

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Using Dialogue in Scenes to Reveal Character

Using Dialogue in Scenes to Reveal Character

January 25, 2021

Dialogue is perhaps the best tool in the writer’s toolbox. Through it, writers can reveal things about character and plot,…

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The Nuances of Deep POV – Part 4

The Nuances of Deep POV – Part 4

January 18, 2021February 16, 2024

Deep POV is truly all about voice. I pointed out in a previous post that there is a difference between…

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10 Questions to Help Fiction Writers “Set the Stage”

10 Questions to Help Fiction Writers “Set the Stage”

January 11, 2021

One of the primary objectives and responsibilities of a fiction writer is to transport readers into the world of their…

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5 Creative Ways to Help You Get Writing

5 Creative Ways to Help You Get Writing

January 4, 2021

Anton Chekhov wrote: “My country house is full of people, they never leave me alone; if only they would go…

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Utilize the Power of Breath Units to Write Masterfully

Utilize the Power of Breath Units to Write Masterfully

December 28, 2020

You may not have heard of breath units. In fact, if you Google this term, you’ll be hard-pressed to find…

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The 2 Key Elements That Make a Great Scene

The 2 Key Elements That Make a Great Scene

December 21, 2020

Writing great scenes takes a lot of practice and know-how. There are so many elements that must work beautifully, perhaps…

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Choosing the Right Scenes to Go in the Right Places

Choosing the Right Scenes to Go in the Right Places

December 14, 2020

My guess is that few novel writers spend time thinking about scene choice or type and the placement of specific…

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