What Makes a Good Plot?
I’ve been asked many, many times how I create my plots. Truth is, when I started out, it...
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5 Signs Your Characters Need More Depth
Characters need depth. Three-dimensional characters are what keep readers reading. They’re...
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How to Write Any Kind of Relationship With Accuracy and Honesty
A book without any relationships would be seriously lacking in conflict. Which means you...
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How to Write a Chilling Ghost Story
Fantasy trends come and go, and right now, one of the trends in fantasy is ghosts. From The...
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When You Should (and Shouldn’t) Use a Pen Name
Whether or not to use a pen name is a common predicament for new and experienced writers. In this...
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5 Newbie Writer Mistakes to Avoid
Are you making these common newbie writer mistakes? Even if you’re not new to writing, you...
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What is Emotional Distance (and Why Does it Matter for Your Writing)?
Emotional distance is the key to building your editing skills and becoming a better writer....
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Can You Reprogramme Your Brain for Success?
This week, we’re talking all about if changing your perspective can change your life....
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Writing Faster: What I Learned From Writing 5,000 Words a Day
In January 2021, I set myself the challenge of writing 5,000 words a day until I finished my next...
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What NOBODY Tells You About Being a Full-Time Writer
Many of us dream of becoming full-time writers, but what’s life actually like when writing...
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Overcoming Perfectionism in First Drafts
Do you ever feel like you’ll never finish anything because perfectionism is eating away at...
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Lessons From Writing 5,000 Words a Day
In January 2021, Kristina Adams set herself the challenge to write 5,000 words per day until she...
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