Six Places to Trim Slow Prose
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Q&A: Is There Something Wrong With Writing in First Person?
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Lessons From the Entitled Writing of Yarnsworld
The floor is down, bears are real, and women are not possessions.
Why You Should Consider Present Tense
It may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it has advantages.
Six Ways to Add Emotion to Your Narration
Is your viewpoint character coming off as heartless? Here's how to fix it.
Q&A: How Should I Fill In Backstory?
Submitted by Kai,
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Lessons From the Cursed Writing of Vicious
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?
How to Write a First-Person Retelling
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.
James