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An Easy Dialogue Tip For When You’re Stuck on a Scene
Confession time: I love writing dialogue. It’s probably my favorite aspect of writing fiction and I live for dialogue that’s well-written and rife with character development. But that doesn’t mean writing dialogue isn’t hard… it most certainly can be. Which is where this easy peasy dialogue tip comes in! Honestly, I could do so many…
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Raj Shenazade: A Study in Character Development
I know what you’re thinking: “I’ve never heard of a Raj Shenazade, nor was I aware that he was worthy of a character study.” Well, dear reader, just a short while ago, I was exactly like you. But no more. Just humor me for a moment, and all that is cloudy shall become clear. You…
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Plotters vs Pantsers: Which Are You?
If you’ve been around the writing community for a hot minute, you may have heard people compare plotters vs pantsers when they talk about writing stories. The terms themselves are pretty self-explanatory (and we’ll get to them in a minute), but how do you know which one you are? And more importantly, in the battle…
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The Definitive YA Book Title Generator: Title Your YA Novel in 3 Easy Steps!
Looking to title your up-and-coming YA novel (especially if it’s fantasy or science fiction)? Say no more! I have a foolproof formula for coming up with captivating, marketable, and *totally original* YA book titles. Behold, the definitive YA book title generator!!! Warning: snarkiness ahead. Title Your YA Novel in 3 Easy Steps So, I don’t…
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10 Things I Learned in 1 Year of Blogging
i’ve been #blogging for a year, guys! wow, how’d that happen? here’s the top 10 things i’ve learned in my first year!
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Writing Lessons From Sense and Sensibility
Willoughby is the world’s biggest idiot.
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Writing Lessons from Sherlock Holmes
why is sherlock holmes still relevant today? it’s elementary, my dear watson!