Category: Writing Style
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How to Maximize YOUR Unique Writing Process
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Your writing process is as unique as your fingerprint. Are you an obsessive planner who gets caught up in the details? Or maybe an action-oriented visionary who jumps in enthusiastically and gets confused halfway through? Maybe you’re in the middle—you make a basic plot and “pants” (fly by the seat…
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How to Start Worldbuilding for Beginners [With Free Template]
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Worldbuilding can be tricky. Chances are, you’ve found “worldbuilding guides” that include over 100 questions to fill out. The questions range from what the food tastes like to what the fashion is like. If you already have a well-developed world and want to dig into the details, these guides are…
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How to Write Imperfect, Flawed Characters
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Readers love imperfect characters, even when they say they don’t. There, I said it. Even characters who are called annoying, bratty, selfish, and demanding have a loyal following. We love a well-written, heart-wrenchingly flawed character. Why? Because they feel real. Because their emotions make things happen. Really, I shouldn’t have…
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Boring Writing? Make It Sparkle with 10 Easy Tips
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Has your writing ever felt boring, lifeless, or just a little off? And when you tried to fix it, it didn’t help, or it felt overly dramatic? Boring writing is not something to worry about in the first draft. As I’ve mentioned in this article, just let your writing exist.…