Handling Backstory in Dialogue in Your Opening Pages
So many new writers start their books with pages—even chapters—of backstory. They want to tell the reader all about the…
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How Novelists Can Say More with Less
Less is more. More impacting. More riveting. More intriguing. Throughout history, marriages have failed and wars have been won or…
The Character Arc in Six Specific Stages
Here’s a post I wrote for Writers Helping Writers some months back that I’d like to share with you. As…
Essential Character Tips for Fiction Writers
Today’s guest post is by Beth Barany. No matter if you’re a plot-driven or character-driven writer, your characters need to…
How To Write A Killer First Draft In 6 Steps
Today’s guest post is by Gilbert Bassey. A killer first draft, the holy grail—who doesn’t want it? Conventional wisdom says…
MasterClass Online Classes with Amazing Writers
If you’re not familiar with the site MasterClass, I want to encourage you to check it out. In addition to…
How to Advance Your Plot with Careful Scene Design ~ 5 Steps
Plotting is complex, and whether you “wing it” or plot extensively, there are 5 key steps that will help you…
Half Off Writing Boot Camps ~ South Lake Tahoe, California
For the last five years, I’ve been teaching writing retreats in gorgeous South Lake Tahoe, CA. And each year I…
Why You Need A Book Bible and How to Start One
Today’s guest post is by Natasha D. Lane. Writing is often seen as a sudden burst of creativity. The muses…
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