Six Ways to Add Emotion to Your Narration
Is your viewpoint character coming off as heartless? Here's how to fix it.
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Q&A: How Should I Fill In Backstory?
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Don't let a novel opening go to waste.
Q&A: How Long Should My Online Chapters Be?
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Q&A: How Do I Keep Dialogue Scenes Dynamic?
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Lessons From the Appropriative Writing of Gemma Doyle
An opening set in occupied India. What could go wrong?
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Both practical and fun, this narrative premise is a great choice for many stories.
Episode 381: Paragraphs
You don't even notice it until it's gone.
Lessons From the Summary Writing of Illuminae
Does this novel redefine the form, or does it have bad form?
Episode 378: Epistolary Stories
Write a letter to your readers.
Five Tips for Avoiding Disorientation in Your Opening Hook
While readers are sorting out what you're saying, they can't appreciate your story.
Lessons from the Empty Writing of The Alchemyst
Check out this book about Nicholas Flamel. Did you know it's about Nicholas Flamel?
Episode 368: Romanticism
A 19th century artistic movement, in MY writing? It's more likely than you think!
How Useful Are Jonathan Franzen’s Ten Rules for Novelists?
Genre critic vs. literary author!
How to Include Thoughts From Multiple Characters Without Head-Hopping
Trying to fit two heads in one scene can come with consequences.
Five Tips for Reviving Bland Prose
Readers want entertaining narration, but how do you make it entertaining?
Q&A: Can I Use Script Format for Dialogue?
Submitted by Dave L,
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Episode 363: Verbs
We must all appreciate the hard working verb.
Episode 359: Metaphors and Similes
We're in the “similes are metaphors” camp.
Lessons From the Vague Writing of The Remnant Chronicles
Marketing buzzwords vs the story: the battle begins.
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