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Exploring Fiction Character Types: A Dive into the Archetypes that Drive Our Stories

Learn how different fiction character types drive a story's narrative.

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How to Write a Query Letter That Literary Agents Will Notice

Learn how to write a query letter that literary agents will notice with Author and Editor, Wendi Fournier!

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How To Find a Literary Agent in 5 Simple Steps

Find a literary agent with these 5 simple steps to master the querying process.

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Why Flawed Characters Are Important in Fiction Writing

How to write flawed characters in fiction writing that your readers will fall in love with!

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3 Tips to Create Tension in Fiction Writing

Discover three easy tips to create narrative tension in your fiction writing.

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Fiction Writing: Creating Meaningful Character Names

Learn how to capture the perfect names for your fictional characters that every writer should know about!

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How to Avoid Writing Repetitive Scenes in Your Novel

Scenes are what make up a novel. Not only do we need enough scenes to push the plot and get our beloved characters down their path, but...

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How to Use Slang in Novel Writing

Slang is becoming more widely accepted in fiction writing these days, but like most things, there is a fine line to getting it right!

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How to Discover Your Unique Author Voice

Part of what makes famous authors stand out among others is their uniquely defined literary voice. Learn how to discover yours!

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Voice Versus Tone (And Why It matters)

Among the elements of writing, voice and tone are the king and queen of fictional writing. Learn why they matter to every serious writer!

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Conquering Deep POV in Novel Writing

Ready to conquer deep POV in your novel writing? Click here to learn some tips and tricks to take your writing to the next level!

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Novel Writing Mistakes: Stop Ditching the Best Parts of Your Story

Learn how to stop ditching the best parts of your story in this novel writing mistakes series with developmental editor Wendi Fournier!

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The Inciting Incident: How to Ignite Your Novel

Learn how to hook your readers with a powerful inciting incident from Developmental Editor and Book Coach, Wendi Fournier.

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Mastering the Midpoint in Novel Writing

Mastering the midpoint in the craft of novel writing is a crucial step in the story development process. But to get it right, we must...

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How to Find the Motivation to Write Through Tough Times

One thing we all can agree on is that life can be hard. Pain is powerful. Heartache is horrible. We do our best to show up every day,...

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How To Write an Unforgettable Villain in Your Novel

The Joker. Dolores Umbridge. The Darkling. Amarantha. Gollum. We all know who these villains are because they have stayed with us long...

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Should Indie Authors Officially Register Their Copyrights?

To copyright or not to copyright—that is the question! Let's take a look at key concepts about copyright law indie authors should know!

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5 Tips for Writing Powerful YA Fiction

From The Hunger Games to The Fault in Our Stars to Anne of Green Gables and every great YA novel in between, there’s no denying powerful...

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How to Determine Your Book’s Genre

So, you’ve finished writing your beloved manuscript. Hooray to you! High-five! Woo-hoo! Wave that checkered flag high above your head and...

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How to Achieve Your Writing Goals One Step at a Time

Whether you’re trying to nail down your story idea or polishing that final draft, learning how to achieve your writing goals is crucial...

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