Delivering on a Series Plan
Four years on, I’m finally delivering on a series plan. When I took up the challenge to write a fantasy […]
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Four years on, I’m finally delivering on a series plan. When I took up the challenge to write a fantasy […]
Stories aren’t just about the protagonist; you have to give every character their moment in the spotlight. Including the side
According to writing coach Joe Bunting, there are seven traits of sympathetic characters. While they apply to any character, these
The key to an appealing, relatable protagonist: competence tempered by flaws. Without flaws, you get a Mary-Sue paragon of virtue.
If writing fiction is all about answering questions, then there are fourteen questions about setting you better have the answers
Ever had to dig yourself out of the Dictionary Trap? Top writing coaches want to to vary your vocabulary, to
Sanderson’s lecture series makes much of Big Plot versus little plot. What’s the difference and why does it matter?
There are more than five first draft mistakes you can make in a novel. But I read through editor Ellen
How do you decode the publisher’s book description – you know, those tag-lines on the front and back cover? You
ProWritingAid‘s AI Critique Report is a relatively new feature that you can run against your text. Harnessing the power of