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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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  • Your Premise Determines Your Characters

    Your Premise Determines Your Characters

    September 14, 2020

    When I think about the many novels I’ve written, I realize I don’t always start with a plot idea. Sometimes…

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  • The Essential 3 M’s of Character Setup

    The Essential 3 M’s of Character Setup

    August 3, 2020

    This post originally ran on Jane Friedman’s blog. Understanding these “3 M’s” is crucial if you want to craft believable…

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  • Tips on Making Your Adventure Story Convincing

    Tips on Making Your Adventure Story Convincing

    July 20, 2020

    Today’s guest post is by Zarrah Felton. Do you love stories that can both spark your imagination and leave you…

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  • Premise Determines How Many Characters You Should Have in Your Novel

    Premise Determines How Many Characters You Should Have in Your Novel

    April 24, 2020

    When I think about the many novels I’ve written, I realize I don’t always start with a plot idea. Sometimes…

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  • How to Create Realistic Characters

    How to Create Realistic Characters

    April 20, 2020

    Today’s guest post is by Laura Sherman. Whenever you write a novel, the success of the project depends upon your…

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  • Incidental Characters That Make Your Novel Zing

    Incidental Characters That Make Your Novel Zing

    April 6, 2020

    Minor characters are part of your cast of characters. They come “on stage” from time to time and serve specific…

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  • Coming Up with Antagonists for Your Novel

    Coming Up with Antagonists for Your Novel

    March 30, 2020

    Last week we took a brief look at secondary characters who play a supporting role in your novel—who help bring…

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  • The Importance of Secondary Characters in Your Novel

    The Importance of Secondary Characters in Your Novel

    March 23, 2020

    Creating a cast of characters is a challenge for novelists. It’s a balance. You need just the right number of…

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