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As humans, our characters are like icebergs: Out of everything that defines us, only the tips are clearly visible for everybody to see. The heavy... The post Round vs Flat Character: How to Cre...

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Isn’t it nice to finally be able to write about something we all have plenty of experience with? Hurraaaay, this is going to be fantastic:... The post 281 Character Flaws to Add Depth to Your...

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Have you ever wondered why many compelling novels are written in such a simple, flat and straight out dull language? Their storylines may be exciting,... The post Figures of Speech: How to Writ...

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Take a deep breath. You did it. You just finished your novel. After all of the hard work, you can write the word “END” in... The post The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Perfect Beta Reader ...

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Let me tell you a really tragic story then – a tale of passionate quest and heartbreaking despair! Once upon a time, there was somebody... The post How to Outline a Novel (With Worksheet + Te...

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It’s dinner time! In your novel, that is. And tonight’s dinner will not just be about tasty chicken, but at the same time about some... The post 5 Easy Tricks to Smuggle in Background Info ...

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Oh yes, we all know this situation. Our protagonist, Laura, attorney at law and queen of the hearts, just made her big closing argument in... The post 4 Smart Ways to Make Your Boring Filler Sc...

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