Have you ever started reading a supposedly scary story only to discover that you aren’t scared in the least? Horror is one of the hardest genres to get right because not only do you have to have a great plot with excellent details.
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Side Characters: The Unsung Hero
While we often love side characters, we rarely talk about how integral they are to the overarching story. Nor do we discuss how hard it can be to strike the perfect balance with side characters. All that changes today. In this article, we’ve broken down four of the most effective ways side characters are used in fiction and our tips for breathing life into yours.
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The Science of the First Edit
You have the first draft of your novel, but now what? The process of editing can be daunting, but we have mapped out the essential first steps.
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