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How to Write Funny Stories: Tips for Writing Comedy generating ideas Jun 12, 2025

Writing humor is often one of the trickiest skills to master. It’s not just about being naturally funny—though that helps—it’s about learning how to translate humor onto the page. Timing, tone, char...

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What to Expect When You Become a Full-Time Author self publishing Jun 05, 2025

Many writers dream of the day they can kiss their day job goodbye and make a living as full-time authors. No more trying to squeeze in writing time before work, during your lunch break, or after the...

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How to Write a Western plotting & outlining May 29, 2025

If you've ever dreamed of vast open plains, standoffs at high noon, or outlaws with mysterious pasts, you might be drawn to the Western. And you're not alone! Westerns have captivated readers for ge...

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Unlock Your Creativity: Developing a Powerful Writing Mindset productivity May 22, 2025

One of the toughest parts of being an author is getting past the roadblocks we’ve created in our minds. We’re all a little too familiar with that annoying voice that whispers we’re not good enough t...

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What is an Anticlimax? Tips to Avoid an Anticlimactic Ending plotting & outlining May 15, 2025

Picture this: You’re on an emotional rollercoaster, flying through the pages of a gripping novel. Your heart races. The tension builds. But when you finally reach the climax… the excitement fizzles....

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How to Write a Good Fight Scene: Tips for Crafting Action in Your Story drafting May 08, 2025

Have you ever grappled with constructing a riveting fight scene that not only grips your reader but also propels your narrative forward? Writing an effective fight scene is a crucial aspect of story...

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What Makes a Book a Bestseller? marketing May 01, 2025

How do you become a bestselling author? Books that achieve bestseller status have an almost mystical allure, and while you don't need to become a New York Times bestseller to have a successful autho...

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Rising Action in a Story: Definition, Examples, and Key Characteristics plotting & outlining Apr 24, 2025

You know that feeling when you pick up a book, start reading, and suddenly you can’t stop? That growing sense of anticipation, the tension simmering just beneath the surface, pulling you toward some...

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