Great dialogue in fiction sweeps us up in the story. Movement and action in dialogue are two important elements that serve multiple purposes. Here are tips for… Read more
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This is a guest post by Samar Hammam, literary agent and founder of Rocking Chair Books. Read more
Being a fiction writing coach gives daily insights into the common and different struggles aspiring authors face. It also helps us find solutions we can apply to… Read more
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This is a guest contribution by Lisa Lepki, editor at ProWritingAid. Read more
In fiction, villains come in all guises and disguises, from scheming rulers to domineering family members or peers. Learn how to write villain motivations that make sense: Read more
Sometimes we overstate the importance of 'climax' in a story. After all, some novels end with anti-climax. Bret Easton Ellis even ends a novel mid-sentence. All the… Read more
Knowing how to write a hook is one of the key skills separating published from unpublished authors. Publishers want to know (among other things) that your book… Read more