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Tips on Writing a Novel for The First Time
Many people make the mistake of thinking that writing a novel is easy and doesn’t take any talent or skills. I’d say writing a novel takes more skills than talent, but that’s a…
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Point of View in Writing Fiction
You have a story inside you that you want to share. It’s just aching to get out, But how? How do you share this story with readers? Point of view, or POV, can…
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First Chapter Worksheet Packet (Editable)
First Chapter Worksheet I love to write and I also love to share what I’ve learned about writing with others who want to write. Writing a book can be invigorating and so much…
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Writing Dialogue That Matters to Your Story
When writing fiction, it’s important to understand the techniques of writing effective and realistic dialogue. Dialogue in fiction is quite different from speech in real life. Mimicking true conversation won’t be effective in…
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Making Time to Write
So, you wanna write a book but you “just don’t have the time?” I’ve heard people say, and I’ve even said myself on occasion, “I don’t have time to write.” Or, “I’m too…
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Read to Write
When I give my school presentations to young, aspiring writers I always tell them that in order to write, they must read. In fact, I say the three most important things they need…
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Show Me, Don’t Tell Me in Writing
Who likes to be told what to do? Think? Does anyone like to have everything explained to him or her? The answer is no. An emphatic no. As humans, we like to interpret…
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Name that Character
How do you name your characters? Some popular authors have created unique names for their characters, while others have used common names. JK Rowling uses names like Dumbledore, Romilda, Lovegood, and Nymphadora. Stephenie…
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Credibility in Writing Fiction
Credibility in your writing is crucial if you want readers to suspend disbelief and immerse themselves in your story. You have to take the time to do your research and make sure any…
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Learn How to Focus
I was once asked by an interviewer if I listened to music while I write. The answer is: not on purpose. Does that mean I write only when there’s silence? Ha. Far from…
