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Explore the essentials of writing and editing with practical advice and actionable tips to help you craft compelling stories or impactful nonfiction. Whether you’re outlining a novel, developing unforgettable characters, building immersive worlds, writing natural dialogue, or structuring a powerful nonfiction book, this category offers guidance to elevate your skills. From brainstorming ideas and mastering pacing to self-editing, refining your prose, and preparing your manuscript for submission, you’ll find resources to help you create work that resonates with readers and leaves a lasting impact.
Story Ideas: 5 Ways to Brainstorm Ideas Readers Will Love
1: Why a Great Story Idea is Crucial Every great book begins with a single idea—a spark that sets the entire story in motion. But…
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Self Editing 101: Powerful Manuscript Revision for Beginners
Why Self Editing Matters (And Why It’s Not as Scary as You Think!) So, you’ve typed “The End” on your manuscript. Congrats! Cue the confetti…
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The Three-Act Structure: How to Master Storytelling Basics
Ever tried telling a story and halfway through you realized you were rambling? Maybe you started strong, but by the end, your audience was checking…
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Show, Don’t Tell: 15 Engaging Writing Tips
Dashboard Ever read a book that made you feel everything? Like you were right there, feeling the tension, the heartbreak, or the joy? That’s because…
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Writing Goals: How to Set, Achieve, and Smash Your Targets
Let’s be honest. We all say we want to write more. But between Netflix binges, scrolling social media, and the mysterious ability of the fridge…
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The Writing Process: From Great Ideas to Finished Manuscript
So, you want to write a book. Maybe you’ve had this idea bouncing around in your head for years. Maybe you woke up in the…
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Point of View in Writing: First, Second & Third Person Guide
Ever started a book and felt like the narrator was whispering in your ear? Or maybe they were standing back, guiding you through a world…
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Mastering Tropes: Unlock the Secrets of Great Storytelling
You know that feeling when you’re watching a movie, reading a book, or binging a show, and you just know what’s coming next? That’s a…
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Character Traits That Make Readers Care
Ever read a book where the main character felt as bland as a bowl of plain oatmeal? No spice, no personality—just there, existing? That’s what…
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