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Writing the First Chapter
You want to write a novel or novella, or even a short story. But how do you get started? Learn what elements should you include in the all important first chapter.
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Why Fiction Matters
Do you like to write fiction? Some folks think because a story isn't true, it has no value. Find out why they are wrong.
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I Can't Put It Down - How to Write Compelling Fiction
What successful writers know about how to write a compelling story. Learn their "secret" and write a book your reader can't put down.
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Characters - Give 'Em Some Attitude
Successful writers know that if your characters aren't real, no one will read your book. Getting your reader's interest hinges on "character" above all else. Learn how to create compelling characters that draw reader's into your
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Description - How is it Done These Days?
Do you know the secret successful modern writers know? When it comes to descriptions, less is more. Learn what works and what doesn't.
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Theme and Premise - What's the Difference?
In the publishing and movie industry the terms theme and premise are bandied around liberally - and it's assumed that writers know the difference, even if agents, publishers and marketing people are not so up on the precise meanings.
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The Fantasy Fiction Formula
Many professional fantasy writers will joke about 'the formula' for good fantasy because it does exist and good fantasy authors still use it - not because they're lazy but because the fans want it - in fact - insist on it!
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Dialogue - What's That You Say
The issue of dialogue is important. Many modern novels are at least 30% dialogue - sometimes up to 70%. So while you want to keep your dialogue minimalist to be the most effective, remember that they key to compelling dialogue is conflict.
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Characters and How to Develop Them
Are your characters real or cardboard? Learn how to create vivid and compelling characters.
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Location, Location, Location - Where to Set Your Stories for Best Effect - and Easier Writing!
When you write a book or story, you choose the setting, whether real or imaginery. This choice can make it easier or harder to write your story. Read this article to understand the implications of the setting you choose.
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What Makes a Good Fiction Book?
How to write a book. Discover the three crucial elements to writing a good fiction book and improve your writing.
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Author Jones Calls You Out, or Lazy Isn’t as Lazy Doesn’t
Author Jones
reporting for duty. Author Jones speaks for all writers when Author Jones says you are lazy. Slap. Sometimes the truth stings like a stepped on beehive. I know who you are; Author Jones is, after all, just li
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Power of the Storm
Do you have a short story to tell? Of course you do. There's not a single human alive who hasn't experienced one or more interesting, dramatic, or even traumatic events. Your short story can have a profound effect on others, and as you never know who...
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Write a Bestselling Book About How to Write a Bestselling Book!
Have you ever seen those books that promise to teach you how to write a bestselling book? Some of these books are themselves bestsellers. In this tongue-in-cheek article, "Rakish" author John Hershey makes light of authors who make their mi...
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A Few Words about Writing and Perfection
We're all perfectionists to some degree. Writer Cici Miller shares a few profound thoughts about the nature of perfection, especially as it pertains to writers and writing a book. I, you, and many writers have struggled to let go of a piece of...
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