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How to Write a Young Adult Novel that Resonates with Teens editing & revising plotting & outlining Sep 07, 2023

Young adult novels are the fastest-growing category of books today. The success of major franchises like The Hunger Games or Percy Jackson and the Olympians is just the tip of the iceberg—...

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What is Exposition in Writing? drafting editing & revising Aug 31, 2023

Writers have to convey a lot of complex information to readers. They have to introduce the characters, how the world is set up, what the environment and the characters look like, and so much more....

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Tips for Writing Dialogue that Captivates Readers developing characters drafting editing & revising Aug 24, 2023

Some of the most memorable book quotes are bits of dialogue. Take this line by Bilbo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings: “Why, I feel all thin, sort of stretched . . . like butter that has been...

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How to Write a Query Letter: 8 Mistakes to Avoid When Querying getting published traditional publishing Aug 17, 2023

Querying literary agents is a necessary step for writers who want their books published by a traditional publisher. However, the process can be competitive, and a successful query letter needs to...

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How to Write a Mystery Novel that Grips Your Reader drafting plotting & outlining Aug 10, 2023

It was Mr. Green in the dining room with the candlestick! But was it really? The best mystery novels will cast shadows of doubt, have you on the edge of your seat, and keep you guessing until...

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How to Write an Epilogue - And Should Your Novel Have One? editing & revising plotting & outlining Aug 03, 2023

Have you ever gotten to the end of your draft and felt as if there was something missing— or that the story wasn’t quite complete? If so, you might consider writing an epilogue for your...

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Journaling for Writers: Become a Better Writer Through Journaling productivity Jul 27, 2023

Have you ever sat down to write and just stared at a blank page with no ideas at all? Or perhaps you’ve been going about an ordinary day when suddenly a piece of information for a story jumps...

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Tips for a Successful Book Launch: A 12-Month Marketing Plan marketing self publishing traditional publishing Jul 20, 2023

You’ve poured your heart and soul into your book. You spent countless months— even years— preparing your book for publication, and now the time to start marketing is here....

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