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10 Ways Writing Short Stories Can Help You Write Great Novels

10 Ways Writing Short Stories Can Help You Write Great Novels

by Sara Twinkle

You’ve read wonderful novels and want to write one too. But the sheer length of a novel intimidates you, and you wonder, Should I start with a novel...

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How To Find Inspiration To Write Fiction

How To Find Inspiration To Write Fiction

by Emilie A

You sit at the keyboard, ideas rushing through your head. But every time you type them out, you realize it's something that has already been done....

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How To Write A First Chapter That Hooks Readers

How To Write A First Chapter That Hooks Readers

by Kayleigh Idea

If you’ve been writing for any amount of time, you’re probably aware of the importance of the first chapter. Arguably, the first chapter is the most...

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How To Get In The Writing Zone: 5 Tips To Get Your Creativity Flowing

How To Get In The Writing Zone: 5 Tips To Get Your Creativity Flowing

by Allie Jo Andersen

You’ve made the time to write and you may even know what it is you’re planning to write.  But there’s one problem: you’re having a hard time getting...

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Why No One Will Finish Your Book: The Importance Of Sympathetic Characters

Why No One Will Finish Your Book: The Importance Of Sympathetic Characters

by Lillianna Joy

You have a story.  You have an incredible, original idea, an immersive world, and creative, well thought out prose.  But no one enjoys your book....

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How To Build An Author Platform: The First Step To Selling Your Books As A Young Writer

How To Build An Author Platform: The First Step To Selling Your Books As A Young Writer

by Paris Hansch

You love to write.    You've always dreamed of becoming a published author, and now you're finally putting pen to paper and beginning your journey....

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Discover Your WriterScore to Spot Your Shortcomings as a Writer

Discover Your WriterScore to Spot Your Shortcomings as a Writer

by Jaquelle Crowe

When I was 13, I had no idea how to be a writer. Well, that’s not quite accurate. I was writing at the time, so technically I was a writer. But I...

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13 Ways Writers Can Maximize Their School Break For Success

13 Ways Writers Can Maximize Their School Break For Success

by Jaquelle Crowe

It’s that time of year. The time of year students and most employees get to take one giant exhale. It’s time for a break. It’s Christmas or summer...

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