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Five Things I Learned Writing a Series

Five Things I Learned Writing a Series

April 24, 2023

Today’s guest post is by Dan Rice. When I started writing, I dreamed of creating an epic fantasy series. Hence,…

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4 Tips to Writing Expanding a Novel into a Series

4 Tips to Writing Expanding a Novel into a Series

October 25, 2021

Today’s guest post is by Vivek Hariharan. Ever since the enormous success of the Harry Potter saga, there have been…

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Strategies for Novelists Who Are Writing a Series

Strategies for Novelists Who Are Writing a Series

May 17, 2021

I’m reposting this article from some years back, as many fiction writers plan a series but often don’t know the…

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Considerations for the First Page of Your Novel

Considerations for the First Page of Your Novel

January 20, 2020January 26, 2025

I hope you know why it’s so important to craft a terrific first page. Surely if your first page is…

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Tips to Crafting a Successful Novel Series

Tips to Crafting a Successful Novel Series

April 25, 2016

Many authors plan to write a series, but I’ve noticed when critiquing and editing novels that are part of a…

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First Pages of Best-Selling Novels: Closer to the Heart

First Pages of Best-Selling Novels: Closer to the Heart

April 20, 2016

I couldn’t resist including one of my favorite fantasy author’s novels. I’ve read most of Mercedes Lackey’s books, as have…

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First Pages of Best-Selling Novels: The Adventuress

First Pages of Best-Selling Novels: The Adventuress

April 13, 2016

Today, for our first-page analysis, we’re going to look at The Adventuress by Tasha Alexander. This novel is the tenth installment in…

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