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Have you ever had the vibes of your story figured out but no plot? This post gives you an easy process to find out what actually happens in yor novel
Ah yes, torturing readers, your favourite hobby!
Want to write a story that works? Learn how to plot your novel using the Save the Cat! Beat Sheet in this post! (Free worksheet included!) #writingtips
This guide gives you some tips on dropping hints of romance without explicitly stating it, or having your characters shout it from the rooftops.
Writing a great plot twist needs a few ingredients. Read this post to find out how to mislead and surprise your readers.
Ah yes, torturing readers, your favourite hobby!
A good few bestsellers you see in bookshop windows started their lives as fanfiction.
If you want to send your readers into a 3AM reading frenzy, these ideas could help!
To give your characters some texture and make them feel more realistic, consider balancing their virtues with a sprinkle of toxicity.
If you're looking to add conflict to your story or throw a few problems your characters' way, I've got some ideas for you.
Here's a quick reference for writing ballroom or dance scenes.
Plot structure can mean the difference between 50,000 words worth of beautiful descriptions, action-packed scenes, and witty dialogue—and an actual story.
So, where exactly is your plot taking you? What happens next? What is this story about? It’s time to think about plot. Plotting Worksheet
Planning your book doesn't have to be complicated,so in this post I show you how to outline a novel in just four simple steps.
A blank novel outline template for use with Google Docs, Google Keep, and Scrivener. The One Page Novel is a simple, memorable structure for novelists.
In my previous post we looked at how Rowling was able to build her complex plot by, ironically, breaking it down into individual series that collide and interact in significant ways. The different …
A plot hole is a gap, contradiction or inconsistency in a storyline that goes against the internal logic of the story. It's the kind of slip-up that makes switched-on readers say, "Wait, hang on a second!"
Here's a quick reference for writing ballroom or dance scenes.
A few tricks to stop your character from getting annoying.
Your story is always stronger when your character wants something. This is what propels them to make the decisions they make. If you're struggling to find a good motivation for your character, I've compiled 50 ideas you can use... If you want to learn how to use the character's backstory to formulate a motivation, we c
I asked my Instagram followers,“What are some signs of amateurish writing, in your opinion?” Here are the results!
Add some extra texture to your characters.
