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Crafting Unforgettable Characters: A Guide for Authors
In storytelling, unforgettable characters are the heartbeat of every narrative. They breathe life into the worlds we authors create, drive the plot forward, and forge connections with readers. Crafting memorable characters is an…
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Diving into Themes: A Fun Guide for Authors and Readers
Hey there, fellow authors and readers! Let’s talk about something that makes stories pop: themes! Yep, those messages hiding behind characters and plot twists. Whether you’re an author crafting your next novel or…
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How to choose your premise and concept when writing your novel
When you write, you want every part of your story to fit seamlessly. As readers, we notice when that doesn’t happen. At the heart of this lies the pivotal decision of selecting a…
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Crafting Compelling Character Arcs: The Heart of Fiction Writing
When you read a book, do you want the characters to change, grow, learn new things? Or do you expect them to remain the same? The same is true if you write a…
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Defining your genre and audience as a writer
In my checklist – 10 steps to plan your novel – the first step is to define your genre and audience. If you’re anything like me, that was NOT the first thing I…
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Mastering Success: A Guide to Setting SMART Goals for Writers
To start 2024 off, I am going to be setting goals – SMART goals. This isn’t something I normally do, or if I do they aren’t measurable or specific. To learn more about…
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How to use the Save the Cat Beat Sheet
Do you know how to use the Save the Cat Beat Sheet? It’s a novel-writing template popularized by Blake Snyder in his book “Save the Cat!” I use it for every book I…
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Authors should be speakers
Authors should be speakers – why?? For so many reasons! In October 2022, I attended the Florida Christian Writers Conference and met Michele Chynoweth. She is the author of several books and a…
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How to Prep for NaNoWriMo
NaNoWriMo is National Novel Writing Month — NaNoWriMo— and it’s held every November. Learning how to prep for nanowrimo is the difference between success and flying by the seat of your pants (and not hitting that 50k…
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Top 10 Books Writers Need
Writing is a solitary life. It’s not easy, but I find it lots of fun. One thing all writers need are great books to help them with plotting, editing, finding the right words…