Writing tips
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Writing a Holiday Story: Creating Fiction That Captures the Spirit of the Season
Writing holiday-themed stories that feel fresh, engaging, and emotionally true can be a challenge. How do you create a holiday story that reflects the magic of the season without falling into the trap…
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Branding with Shannon Leach
Most professionals define branding as the unique identity and recognizable design elements that tell your audience who you are. These elements can include your logos, colors, fonts, taglines, and even book covers.
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Sleuthing in the Sun: 8 Ways to Find Mystery Writing Ideas This Summer
Summer might not scream “murder,” but mystery writing ideas are everywhere! We're always dreaming up alibis, suspicious strangers, red herrings, and secrets buried in the sand. But what if the heat is frying…
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The Power of Guest Posting for Writers
Guest posting is one strategy that can help us as writers to reach new audiences and build authority in our niche. In this blog post, I'll look at several ways guest posting can…
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From Hook to Inciting Incident – What Fiction Writers Need to Know
One of the most critical aspects to master is how to hook your readers right from the start. Then you need the inciting incident to propel the plot forward. Let's learn how to…
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10 Essential Ingredients of a media kit
I don't have a media kit. I know I need one, though, so I thought - why don't I write a blog post about it while I create mine? Follow along as work…
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Top 10 Writing Obstacles and How to Overcome Them
Writing obstacles are an age-old complaint among writers. I want to go through 10 writing obstacles plus give tips on how to overcome them.
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Unpacking Backstory: How to Seamlessly Integrate It into Your Novel
Backstory provides depth and context to your characters. This is a comprehensive guide on backstory and how to integrate it seamlessly.
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Mastering Punctuation in Fiction: How to Use It to Shape Tone and Style
Punctuation is more than just a set of rules; in fiction, it’s a storytelling tool that helps control the pace, convey tone, and enhance the reader’s experience.
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Creative Exercises to Spark Inspiration and Improve Your Writing
Creative exercises can fuel your imagination and stimulate new ideas whether you're facing writer's block or simply looking to enhance your writing skills. I don't know about you, but I struggle with inspiration…
