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How Do I Write a Novel?

You're a reader and you've got a creative spark. An idea has been brewing in your head. You've decided to write a novel. You sit down at your keyboard, or...

How Do I Write a Novel?

You're a reader and you've got a creative spark. An idea has been brewing in your head. You've decided to write a novel. You sit down at your keyboard, or...

Should I Describe My Characters in Detail?

When it comes to character descriptions, every author has a different approach. Some paint in broad strokes. Some describe their characters in great detail. Either way, descriptions should serve a...

Should I Describe My Characters in Detail?

When it comes to character descriptions, every author has a different approach. Some paint in broad strokes. Some describe their characters in great detail. Either way, descriptions should serve a...

Does My Story Need a Villain?

Someone posted on social media "Does a story needs a villain?" If you mean someone twirling their mustache and plotting evil deeds, no. However, your story does need an opposing...

Does My Story Need a Villain?

Someone posted on social media "Does a story needs a villain?" If you mean someone twirling their mustache and plotting evil deeds, no. However, your story does need an opposing...

Why I Allow Myself to Cheat on My Projects

When you have a creative mind, you're always bursting with ideas. Some are inspired by your environment, entertainment, art, and some come from dreams. Have trouble writing about your dreams?...

Why I Allow Myself to Cheat on My Projects

When you have a creative mind, you're always bursting with ideas. Some are inspired by your environment, entertainment, art, and some come from dreams. Have trouble writing about your dreams?...

NaNoWriMo Day 9: Almost Caught Up

When you're a full-time writer, there are days when you are simply more productive than others. You can do all the same things you usually do to motivate yourself: good...

NaNoWriMo Day 9: Almost Caught Up

When you're a full-time writer, there are days when you are simply more productive than others. You can do all the same things you usually do to motivate yourself: good...

On Writing Characters With Whom You Don't Share...

Photo by Anna Shvets on Pexels.com I read a WordPress blog this morning where a cisgender, heterosexual, caucasian, male presenting blogger advised an author to not worry about reviews saying...

On Writing Characters With Whom You Don't Share...

Photo by Anna Shvets on Pexels.com I read a WordPress blog this morning where a cisgender, heterosexual, caucasian, male presenting blogger advised an author to not worry about reviews saying...