Essential Fiction-Writing Tools of the Trade
This is a reprint of a post printed seven years ago. If you’re a fiction writer, you need to get…
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The Perils of Purple Prose
This post is an excerpt from the book 5 Editors Tackle the 12 Fatal Flaws of Fiction Writing. Robin Patchen…
The Art of Becoming a Good Writer
Today’s guest post is by E. M. Foster. Self-doubt is real when it comes to budding writers, and experts are…
3 Ways to Ramp Up Your Fiction Pacing and Tension
Strong pacing and tension are critical in a fictional story, but they’re some of the hardest elements to understand and…
Outlining Your Novel for Success
Writers often need a lot of help and direction to write a novel. Even seasoned authors benefit by another set…
Done with Your Draft—What Next?
If you’ve recently finished writing the first draft to your first book, congratulations! If you’re getting there, applying many of…
7 Ways to Improve Your Writing Craft
Today’s guest post is by Dario Villirilli. To become a skilled writer you need to pour blood, sweat, and tears…
Fast-Writing Secrets of C. S. Lewis
Today’s guest post is by Jim Denney. C. S. Lewis, the author of The Chronicles of Narnia, wrote 14 novels, at…
How to Write an Effective Book Proposal
At some point in your writing journey, no doubt you’ve thought about submitting your manuscript to an agent or publisher….
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