Writing Your Book/The Art and Practice of Writing Fiction

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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.
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.
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 a...
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.
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, eve...


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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 b...
Are your characters real or cardboard? Learn how to create vivid and compelling characters.
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 minima...
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. Rea...
How to write a book. Discover the three crucial elements to writing a good fiction book and improve your writing.
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 ste...
 


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