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Apr 26, 2021

Creating Believable Worlds & Communities

Whether you're a first-time writer or a seasoned author, creating believable worlds and communities can be a challenge. You may think, "I...

Apr 26, 2021

How to Write ‘Shippable’ Romance

I love romance in a novel. I love the depth and conflict it gives to a story and the butterflies I feel when the author gets it just...

Apr 26, 2021

Writing Strong and Believable Friendships

I’m sure we’ve all read a book where a friendship is the most important relationship to us and that happens for a reason. A solid...

Apr 26, 2021

Creating Characters That Don't Need Saving

The damsel in distress doesn't have much of a leading role, these days. And neither does the solitary, badass, physically strong female...

Apr 26, 2021

3 Tips for Writing your First Draft

Writing the first draft can be intimidating even for the most experienced writers! Transferring an idea that seems crystal clear in your...

Apr 26, 2021

How to Write a Strong Opening Chapter

The opening chapter is arguably one of the most important, and often re-written, chapters in an author’s novel. Even J. K. Rowling...

Apr 26, 2021

Which is the Best Outlining Style for you?

Oh man. Outlining. Some of us dread it. Some of us love it. Did you know you could be dreading it because you’re not outlining the way...

Apr 26, 2021

Finding Inspiration

“You can’t wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club.” - Jack London Sounds easier than it really is, right? How do you...

Apr 26, 2021

How to Start Writing your Novel

I don’t know about you, but one of the most exciting parts of writing a book for me is the moment I get the idea. I will be sitting there...