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Everyone wants their Happily Ever After (H.E.A). Sometimes writers focus too much on giving their characters their H.E.A. that they…
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Should I Traditionally Publish or Self-Publish My Book?
For many unpublished authors, the decision to walk down the traditional publishing or the self-publishing path can be quite difficult.…
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First Chapter Checklist: 5 Ingredients to Building a Strong Story Opening
Openings are hard. There’s an expectation that our story openings have to be perfect, and it’s a lot of pressure.…
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How to Build a Romantic Plot to Your Story
Is the romantic arc in your story flatlining? Are you struggling to see how your romantic arc fits in with…
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Does Your Main Character Have Agency? Active vs. Passive Characters
Active Characters The most definable characteristic of an active protagonist is that they make active decisions or take direct action…
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HOW TO PUNCTUATE DIALOGUE
Dialogue: the text that represents what a character is saying Dialogue tag: the bit that expresses who said the dialogue…
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THE 4-STEP MANUSCRIPT REVISION PROCESS
Revising your manuscript can be intimidating, and it can be hard to know where to start. To successfully tackle revision,…
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4 Tips for Budgeting for Developmental Edits
Professional editing is the most expensive cost in the book production process—especially developmental edits. Developmental edits are in-depth content analysis…
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The 5 Parts to Building A Strong Scene
A scene is a narrative block built from action and dialogue between characters. This is where your story unfolds, where…
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Plot Driven or Character Driven Novel: What’s the Difference?
When drafting your novel, you’ll be faced with the decision to structure your novel as either plot driven or character…
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