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Feb 5, 2022
Motivating, with useful ideas.
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Insights, encouragement, and actionable advice designed to help writers craft sensational novels and build their best writing lives. Always in 30 minutes or less, so you can get back to writing. Hosted by author and Well-Storied.com founder Kristen Kieffer.
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Book Notes: How to Market a Book by Joanna Penn
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Nov 04, 2021 |
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How to Market a Book With Amazon Ad Campaigns
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Oct 29, 2021 |
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Book Notes: 2,000 to 10,000 by Rachel Aaron
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Oct 21, 2021 |
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How to Craft Complex Plots by Introducing Side Quests
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Oct 04, 2021 |
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Three Simple Steps to a Satisfying Writing Session
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Sep 02, 2021 |
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How Writers Can Organize Creative Work in a Second Brain
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Aug 26, 2021 |
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How to Level Up Your Writing & Storytelling Skills
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Aug 19, 2021 |
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How to Maintain Momentum in Your Writing Practice
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Aug 05, 2021 |
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How Writers Can Weather Creative Setbacks With Resilience
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Jul 15, 2021 |
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How Writers Can Handle Constructive Criticism With Grace
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Jul 01, 2021 |
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How to Create a Sales-Boosting Author Website
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Jun 22, 2021 |
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How Writers Can Quit the Creative Comparison Game
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Jun 03, 2021 |
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How to Build an Effective Author Platform
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May 24, 2021 |
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How to Craft Impactful Character Deaths
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May 06, 2021 |
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The Three P's of Successful Self-Publishing
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Apr 20, 2021 |
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Should You Publish Your Book Traditionally or Independently?
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Mar 22, 2021 |
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How to Craft Emotionally Complex Characters
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Feb 12, 2021 |
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The Must-Have Foundation for Any Strong Writing Routine
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Jan 21, 2021 |
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How to Maintain Creative Momentum With Habit Tracking
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Jan 11, 2021 |
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Atomic Storytelling: Developing Effective Story Beats
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Dec 04, 2020 |
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How to Write With Focus & Efficiency
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Nov 16, 2020 |
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The Do's And Don'ts Of Crafting Subplots
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Oct 29, 2020 |
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How to Test the Strength of Your Shiny New Story Idea
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Oct 08, 2020 |
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How to Define Your Characters' Story Goals
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Sep 11, 2020 |
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How to Overcome Perfectionism in Your Writing Life
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Sep 04, 2020 |
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How to Develop Your Story's Themes
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Aug 14, 2020 |
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33 Ways to Write Stronger Characters
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Jul 31, 2020 |
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How to Craft Powerful Character Motivations
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Jul 10, 2020 |
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My Favorite Method for Building Characters' Personalities
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May 26, 2020 |
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How to Build Emotional Conflict By Utilizing Your Character's Lie
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May 22, 2020 |
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Should Writers Maintain an Active Social Media Presence?
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May 06, 2020 |
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How to Craft Positive Character Arcs
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Apr 11, 2020 |
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How (& Why) To Write Inclusive Fiction
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Mar 26, 2020 |
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How to Define Your Character's Ghost
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Mar 13, 2020 |
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Should You Follow Popular Writing Rules?
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Feb 28, 2020 |
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How to Recover From Writing Burnout
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Feb 21, 2020 |
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How to Craft Page-Turning Chapter Endings
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Feb 14, 2020 |
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A Pantser's Guide to Story Structure
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Feb 07, 2020 |
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A Quick-Start Guide to Self-Publishing Your Book
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Jan 31, 2020 |
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Business Models for Authors
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Jan 24, 2020 |
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7 Ways Audio Can Make Editing Fast & Easy
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Jan 17, 2020 |
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How to Build Your Best Writing Life in 2020
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Jan 10, 2020 |
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The Key To Making Time to Write
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Dec 27, 2019 |
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How to Craft Impactful Character Flaws
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Dec 16, 2019 |
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How to Win the Battle Against Creative Resistance
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Dec 13, 2019 |
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Three Lessons Learned From a 'First Three Chapters' Critique
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Dec 06, 2019 |
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How to Craft Alluring Intimate Scenes
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Nov 22, 2019 |
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What to Expect When Working With a Freelance Editor
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Nov 15, 2019 |
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Why Publishing Won't Make You a "Real" Writer
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Nov 08, 2019 |
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Resolving Common Story Issues With "Show, Don't Tell"
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Nov 01, 2019 |
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How to Commission a Great Book Cover Design
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Oct 25, 2019 |
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How to Craft Romantic Chemistry Between Characters
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Oct 18, 2019 |
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Three Alternative Drafting Techniques for Fiction Writers
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Sep 27, 2019 |
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How to Make The Most of a Writing Challenge
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Sep 20, 2019 |
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Eight Tips For Writing An Epic Fight Scene
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Sep 13, 2019 |
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How to Format a Book When Self-Publishing
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Sep 06, 2019 |
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How to Set (Truly) Effective Writing Goals
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Aug 30, 2019 |
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How Writers Can Improve Their Work With Grammarly
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Aug 23, 2019 |
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How to Build a Sustainable Writing Practice
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Aug 16, 2019 |
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How Writers Can Prepare For a Fantastic Beta Reader Experience
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Jul 26, 2019 |
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The New Writer's Guide to Working With Beta Readers
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Jul 19, 2019 |
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Five Tips For Landing Your First Short Story Publication
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Jul 05, 2019 |
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How to Craft Compelling Character Backstories
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Jun 27, 2019 |
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How to Write Effective Flashback Scenes
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Jun 20, 2019 |
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Eight Things to Cut or Reconsider When Editing Fiction
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Jun 13, 2019 |
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How Fiction Writers Can Improve The Quality Of Their Prose
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Jun 06, 2019 |
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Why I Set & Quit a Hundred Book Reading Challenge
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May 23, 2019 |
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How to Structure Compelling Scenes
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May 09, 2019 |
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Feel Like You're Falling Behind In Your Writing Life?
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May 02, 2019 |
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How to Utilize Motifs In Your Fiction
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Apr 18, 2019 |
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Can You Really Make a Living Writing Fiction?
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Apr 04, 2019 |
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Eight Ways Writers Can Combat Imposter Syndrome
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Mar 21, 2019 |
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Eight Things To Consider When Working In A New Creative Medium
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Mar 08, 2019 |
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How To Craft Static Character Arcs For Your Novel
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Feb 20, 2019 |
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How To Craft Negative Character Arcs For Your Novel
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Jan 30, 2019 |
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Exploring Three Ways To Structure Your Book Series
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Jan 23, 2019 |
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How Reading Critically Can Improve Your Writing
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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How To Work Through Writing Doubts
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Jan 09, 2019 |
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Defining Your Unique Writing Style & Voice
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Jan 02, 2019 |
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How To Rediscover Your Love For Writing
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Dec 19, 2018 |
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How To Hold Yourself Accountable To Your Writing Practice
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Dec 12, 2018 |
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Do You Know What Drives Your Story's Narrative?
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Nov 28, 2018 |
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How Can A Drafting Cycle Help You Juggling Multiple Manuscripts?
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Nov 21, 2018 |
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How To Maximize Your Writing Time Like A Pro
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Nov 14, 2018 |
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How To Overcome Shiny New Idea Syndrome & Find Writing Focus
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Nov 07, 2018 |
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Eleven Tips For Building A Feel-Free Writing Routine
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Oct 31, 2018 |
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Three Ways To Integrate Scene Cards Into Your Writing Process
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Oct 29, 2018 |
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How To Balance “Show, Don’t Tell” In Your Writing
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Oct 24, 2018 |
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Pantser Vs. Plotters & Other Literary Lingo You Should Know
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Oct 22, 2018 |
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How To Weave Threads Of Tension Through Your Story
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Oct 17, 2018 |
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Should You Include A Prologue In Your Story?
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Oct 10, 2018 |
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Eight Reasons To Participate In NaNoWriMo
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Oct 03, 2018 |
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Ten Reasons To Write Your Novel In Scrivener
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Aug 29, 2018 |
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How To Build An Ideal Critique Partner Relationship
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Aug 27, 2018 |
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How To Identify & Cut Your Story's Filler
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Aug 22, 2018 |
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Eight Things To Cut When You Kill Your Darlings
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Aug 20, 2018 |
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How To Find & Fix Your Story's Plot Holes
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Aug 15, 2018 |
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What's The Difference Between Editing & Revising?
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Aug 13, 2018 |
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How To Improve Your Self-Editing In One Simple Step
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Aug 08, 2018 |
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Ten Things To Do Before Editing Your First Draft
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Aug 06, 2018 |
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How To Choose Your Novel's Point-Of-View & Tense
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Jul 30, 2018 |
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How To Write In Deep Point-Of-View
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Jul 23, 2018 |
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Combatting Common World-Building Pitfalls
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Jul 18, 2018 |
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How To Create A Magic System In Six Simple Steps
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Jul 04, 2018 |
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How To Choose The Perfect Pen Name
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Jul 02, 2018 |
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My Top Tips For Utilizing Fictional Language In Your Stories
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Jun 27, 2018 |
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How To Research Your Novel Effectively
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Jun 25, 2018 |
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An Easy Guide To Crafting Fictional Cultures
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Jun 20, 2018 |
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Four Tips For Writing When Depressed
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Jun 18, 2018 |
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How To Craft A Believable Villain
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Jun 13, 2018 |
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Have You Created A Character Or A Caricature?
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Jun 11, 2018 |
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My Top Tips For Writing Stories In Multiple Points-Of-View
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Jun 06, 2018 |
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How To Capture Your Character's Appearance
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Jun 04, 2018 |
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Why Should Writers Define Their Ideal Readers?
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May 28, 2018 |
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How To Encourage Readers To Invest In Your Story By Crafting Relatable Characters
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May 23, 2018 |
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Does Your Story's Sidekick Serve A Purpose?
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May 16, 2018 |
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19 Ways To Write Better Dialogue
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May 14, 2018 |
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The Do's And Don'ts Of Crafting Your Story's Love Interest
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May 09, 2018 |
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How To Craft A Memorable Mentor For Your Story
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Apr 30, 2018 |
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How To Craft Spectacular Secondary Characters
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Apr 26, 2018 |
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Ten (Hard!) Truths Every Writer Should Know
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Apr 23, 2018 |
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Ten Truths Every Writer Should Know
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Apr 16, 2018 |
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How To Craft Immersive Setting Descriptions
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Apr 11, 2018 |
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An Introduction To World-Building
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Apr 09, 2018 |
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Develop Your Story Idea In Eleven Simple Steps
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Mar 26, 2018 |
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How To Decide Which Exciting Story Idea To Write Next
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Mar 21, 2018 |
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Three Powerful Ways To Brainstorm New Story Ideas
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Mar 14, 2018 |
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Finding The Novel Outlining Process That's Right For You
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Mar 07, 2018 |
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Breaking Down The Hero's Journey Plot Structure
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Mar 05, 2018 |
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Asking Yourself These Five Questions Can Help You Write Better First Drafts
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Mar 01, 2018 |
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Should You Fast-Draft Your Novel?
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Feb 26, 2018 |
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How To Define Your Character's Unique Voice
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Feb 21, 2018 |
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How To Title Your Novel
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Feb 18, 2018 |
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Have You Chosen The Right Main Character To Tell Your Story?
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Feb 07, 2018 |
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Should You Include An Epigraph In Your Novel?
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Feb 05, 2018 |
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Are You Ready To Conquer Writing Overwhelm?
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Feb 01, 2018 |
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How To Frame Scenes Like A Filmmaker
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Jan 28, 2018 |
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Breaking Down 5 Keys To Writing Success
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Jan 25, 2018 |
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The Third Act: How To Write A Climactic Sequence
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Jan 19, 2018 |
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The Second Act: Is The Middle Of Your Story Dragging?
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Jan 07, 2018 |
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The First Act: Nailing Your Novel's Opening Chapters
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Jan 03, 2018 |
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Is A Daily Writing Routine Right For You?
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Dec 27, 2017 |
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How To Create Strong Pacing For Your Story
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Dec 03, 2017 |
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The Four Main Types Of Epic Antagonists
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Nov 21, 2017 |
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How To Rock Your NaNoWriMo Experience
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Oct 15, 2017 |
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Ten Truths Every Writer Should Know
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Oct 05, 2017 |
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How To Craft Riveting Internal Conflict For Your Stories
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Oct 02, 2017 |
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Three Awesome Plot Structures For Building Bestsellers
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Sep 28, 2017 |
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Breaking Down The 4 Main Types of External Conflict
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Sep 18, 2017 |
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Four Steps To Overcome Writing Procrastination
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Sep 15, 2017 |
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Five Ways To Frame Your Story
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Sep 11, 2017 |
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How Do We Write In Times Of Strife?
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Sep 04, 2017 |
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Answering Your Questions On Crafting Trilogies
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Aug 17, 2017 |
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How To Craft Character Arcs For Your Trilogy
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Aug 04, 2017 |
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Four Ways To Plot A Trilogy
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Jul 27, 2017 |
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What Is New Adult Fiction?
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Jul 21, 2017 |
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The Pros & Cons Of Self-Publishing Your Fiction
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Jul 03, 2017 |
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How Much Does it Cost to Self-Publish a Book?
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Jun 28, 2017 |
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The Pros & Cons Of Traditional Publishing
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May 31, 2017 |
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An Overview of the Traditional Publishing Process
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May 25, 2017 |
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Eleven Tips For Creating a Feel-Free Writing Routine
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May 18, 2017 |
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How To Raise The Stakes In Your Story
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May 15, 2017 |
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How & Why To Create A Writer's Mission Statement
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May 11, 2017 |
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How Fiction Writers Can Pen Strong Opening Lines
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May 10, 2017 |
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Eight Steps To Pursuing A Professional Writing Career
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May 10, 2017 |
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How To Write Chapters That Captivate Readers
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May 10, 2017 |
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Ten Ways To Care For Yourself As A Writer
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May 10, 2017 |