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Many writers love to get creative with their sentences, phrases, and word choice. Some writers even prefer a more poetic or lyrical style to their prose. However, if not careful, writers can fall da...

From Star Wars to Toy Story to Divergent, the hero’s journey is a classic story structure used in many beloved tales. But what is the “hero’s journey” in fiction, and how can you use it to structure...

“Are you a plotter or a pantser?” If you’re a new writer, it won’t be long until someone asks you this question. While the word “plotter” might be easy to figure out, you might wonder, “What is a pa...

Author platforms are a must-have in any author’s career in the digital age. But what is an author platform, anyway? Is it just social media? Your website? That blog you created with a handful of pos...

Have you ever had an idea for a novel but aren’t sure how to start writing, let alone finish a whole first draft? You might even have notebook pages filled with details about a story you’re eager to w...

Have you ever walked into a room and picked up the feeling that something was off? Maybe two people are giving each other the silent treatment while one flips the pages of a magazine. Maybe you’ve wal...

We all love stories where the protagonist undergoes a transformative change, becoming the hero they were destined to be. But what if your character doesn't change for the better or become a hero? What...

Once you have a finished and polished book, it’s time to begin the next exciting step of your writing career: getting your book into the hands of readers! There are two main paths you can take to make...