The tour continues… join us as we stroll on over to production to learn more about one of the most vital components of your book’s journey.
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Worldbuilding: Part 3
So you’ve done the work with worldbuilding, but are you doing all that you should to fold that into your book?
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Worldbuilding: Part 2
You’ve done the leg work, but now what? Avoid info dumps by finding better ways to introduce the world of your novel.
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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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Worldbuilding Part 1
When your world isn’t well structured, your reader can feel it! Get an idea of how to start building that world in the first part of our worldbuilding series!
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Sunday Story Prompt
Use the dialogue: “Any last words?” “It wasn’t me…”
Read MoreMonday Motivational
Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.
Anton Chekov
Monday Motivational
Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on.
Louis L’Amour
Sunday Story Prompt
Two people in black suits have been following you all day. When you finally asks what the heck is going on, they say…
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Finishing Your Novel Takes Time… and a Schedule
One of the best ways to succeed as a writer is to make sure you are putting the time in! Here are 3 different techniques you can use to keep yourself on track to finishing your novel.
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