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How many characters to include in a synopsis
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Trauma And Superpowers: How Do They Connect?
Question: I'm currently writing a story where MC1 can control darkness, MC2 can control plants, and MC3 can control machines. I want them to experience
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Using the actual names of people and places in memoir...
Question: I am writing a memoir of my years as a teacher. If I want to use real names, what is the protocol/requirement for getting permission? (Changing
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How to Write a Thriller
See how to write a thriller story -- the essential traits and plot structure.
I can't figure out a pivotal loaction.
Question: I'm not wholly sure if this counts as a plot question, but I couldn't figure out where else to put it, so I might as well, right? I've been
Stress Relief for Writers
Methods of stress relief for writers with deadlines or other sources of stress in their lives.
INTRODUCING A NEW POV
Question: I want to introduce a new POV into my story. This is necessary because I want to show what she's going through to the reader since she's strongly
How to Write a Novel
See how to write a novel with proper plot structure, unique characters, and powerful themes.
Character motivation in YA Decision Story
Question: I have a YA WIP about a 17 y/o who wanted to be a musician and train at Juilliard. However she is diagnosed with a neurological disorder which
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How to Structure a Novel
Discover how to structure a novel and the basic variations of story structure.
How to Improve Your Writing
See how to improve your writing style for both fiction and nonfiction, without having to memorize a lot of rules..
What to do if your novel is too short?
What do do if your novel is too short? Developing vs padding a story.
Choosing Fictional Names
Question: When trying to write a novel, the thing that gives me the most trouble is picking names. Names of people, names of places, names of ANYTHING.
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Synopsis Format
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Question: Hello! Thank you for answering my question about how many characters to add in a synopsis! I should have included this question with my last -
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Trauma And Superpowers: How Do They Connect?
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Question: I'm currently writing a story where MC1 can control darkness, MC2 can control plants, and MC3 can control machines. I want them to experience -
Using the actual names of people and places in memoir...
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Question: I am writing a memoir of my years as a teacher. If I want to use real names, what is the protocol/requirement for getting permission? (Changing -
How to Write a Thriller
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I can't figure out a pivotal loaction.
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Stress Relief for Writers
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INTRODUCING A NEW POV
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How to Write a Novel
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See how to write a novel with proper plot structure, unique characters, and powerful themes.
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