https://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/how-to-write-a-book-blog.html How to Write a Book Now's Bookwriter RSS Blog keeps you up to date with new articles on fiction writing and story theory, and answers to common writing questions. Subscribe here. en-us how to write a book Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:40:36 -0400 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:40:36 -0400 how-to-write-a-book-now.com https://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/create-characters-using-jungian-archetypes.html58c8233e31ba511fdb7aaabf1525f8a7Create characters using jungian archetypes to make them distinct and create opportunities for inner and outerconflict., Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:40:26 -0400 https://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/About-Glen-C-Strathy.html992bcd023f7564e90fcaabbdb4fc940fPage about Glen C Strathy, who is an author, creative writing teacher, and story theory enthusiast..
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Sat, 7 Jun 2025 15:35:00 -0400 https://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/which-person-to-write-in1.html409051528400013f5c78c338c11c4e85Advice on Narrative Point of View. Should you use first person, third person, etc.
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Fri, 30 May 2025 16:14:19 -0400 https://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/questions-and-answers-about-impact-characters.htmlbe9116c6bbb38ad059dd0832aef14d95Questions and Answers about Impact Characters and their uses in storytelling.
Fri, 30 May 2025 12:30:50 -0400 https://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/write-a-novel-with-ai.htmle12d178c4f4660e2af4652aa09a0878bCan you... or should you... try to write a novel with ai? Some things to consider before jumping on this bandwagon.
Wed, 28 May 2025 20:26:48 -0400 https://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/choosing-names-for-fictional-characters.html1a208d8e01295363912e163ee845a9bdQ&A Tips on choosing good names for book characters
Sun, 25 May 2025 22:10:51 -0400 https://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/evaluating-story-ideas.html94665d266f5cd3be4737f6ac50a0c1f5Tips on evaluating story ideas: finding and developing ideas, what ideas are good, etc.
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Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:34:04 -0400 https://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/pinpointing-what-my-story-goal-is.htmladc5efedf00ea8d10ce2cde3fef3f9c7Question: I'm stuck at the moment on pinpointing what my story goal is. I thought a lot about it and I narrowed it down but I hope you can help me. My Sun, 27 Apr 2025 21:44:32 -0400 https://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/advice-on-writing-themes.html66371bc06ee287049665f5734450c52fAdvice on writing themes and what theme means to a fiction writer.
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:07:42 -0400 https://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/advice-on-writing-prologues.htmlae4886fb4726175e32fe07a2b1c2a8f3Ad vice on writing prologues. How and when to add a prologue to your novel.
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Wed, 9 Apr 2025 14:45:01 -0400 https://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/a-sagging-middle.htmlb99bd6c28239115fff9ec76bacba2256Q&A on how to plot your novel to avoid giving it a sagging middle.
Sun, 6 Apr 2025 16:33:25 -0400 https://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/killing-characters.htmle8f7ebe447c31a8d08febbf1f5208c83Situations when killing fictional characters makes your novel better.
Fri, 4 Apr 2025 20:50:34 -0400 https://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/writing-fantasy-qa.htmlec0e68fd304ba3d36e1c485854bc2004Q&A about writing fantasy
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:54:28 -0400 https://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/what-is-womens-fiction.htmlbc6404d657672aef5456f0d212c71df0Question: What is women's fiction ? I know it is a broad audience term, but I was wondering if it is dictated by heroine's age (and vice versa)? For instance, Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:03:38 -0400 https://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/novel-problem-how-to-explain-superpowers.htmlc9543f05e39549bf2cf70ce4207dace1Question: I just have one question about how to explain superpowers that maybe you could help me on or give your opinion to. My novel is about a group
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 22:02:44 -0400 https://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/finding-plot-roles-for-archetypal-characters.htmle8090ad319ea9c4bfa813301d84b5ccbQ&A regarding archetypal characters in dramatica
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Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:25:29 -0400 https://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/how-to-write-suspense.html92e6a7f9566b92e255b389a5f1847020How to write suspense novels -- the essential traits of the suspense genre that aspiring writers need to know.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:36:19 -0400 https://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/writing-thoughts-and-diary-entries.html19f67a4849dea75983645723536a4e08Question: This is my first time trying to write, I constantly imagine fictional scenarios, so I decided to write a novel with them, but in my idea, we Sat, 3 Aug 2024 23:29:24 -0400 https://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/using-the-actual-names-of-people-and-places-in-memoir.html9ec069fb87be78d8dcb7b6d87cd79649Question: 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 Fri, 8 Mar 2024 15:01:13 -0500 https://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/how-to-write-a-thriller.html1f964f5630909f600d845bede6a48007See how to write a thriller story -- the essential traits and plot structure.
Tue, 6 Feb 2024 13:59:49 -0500 https://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/stress-relief-for-writers.htmla2a127f8537c346529891c6fd58807a2Methods of stress relief for writers with deadlines or other sources of stress in their lives.
Sat, 27 Jan 2024 14:54:47 -0500 https://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/how-to-write-a-novel.html5333ec6ab4a8a8c4459b33c3fa4c200aSee how to write a novel with proper plot structure, unique characters, and powerful themes.
Fri, 12 Jan 2024 09:37:08 -0500 https://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/character-motivation-in-ya-decision-story.html820dbc6070370c16840add5f55e2a782Question: 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 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 12:52:13 -0500 https://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/how-to-write-a-phone-conversation.html8e23e79804ab36b582e1de3212323555Q&A on how to write a phone conversation
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Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:16:52 -0400 https://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/how-to-write-with-style.html30cbd99b38073be882b6e4bfc10f53feHow to Write with Style: Techniques to improve your fiction writing.
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Sat, 5 Aug 2023 10:47:09 -0400 https://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/save-the-cat-story-structure.html435017bceeb18a09dd4bd39108c31af0How the "Save the Cat Story Structure" compares with Dramatica
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