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Plot structure examples: Creative plot lessons from stories

Concrete plot structure examples teach us how to structure a story with purpose. Read illustrative examples of well-known stories’ plot structure, from children’s stories to famous epics … Read More

How to develop a story: 10 steps to a winning plot

Learning how to develop a story so that you take readers on an unforgettable journey is key to becoming a great novelist. Here are 10 steps to ensure that the final draft of your book has a winning, memorable plot

How to plot a novel: 7 tips for success

Learning how to plot a novel means first understanding the elements of great plots. Secondly, you need to be able to incorporate these elements in your own … Read More

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March 30, 2020

Proofreader tips: 10 paths to a tidier draft

Many books – self-published and traditionally published – could benefit from having had further editing. Here are 10 proofreader tips for a polished draft: 1. Read sentences … Read More

March 23, 2020

Writing under lockdown: 7 positive ideas

How do we write and create during uncertain times? Writing under lockdown or self-isolation during the Coronavirus pandemic may feel both impossible (due to lost focus or … Read More

March 16, 2020

How to write dystopian fiction: 9 core ideas

Why do authors write dystopian fiction? A dystopia is an inherently interesting setting. Strife-riddled worlds provide strong backdrops for characters’ fears and motivations. They provide testing grounds … Read More

March 10, 2020

7 ways developmental editing elevates your work

Completing the draft of a story is a great achievement. Yet ‘Now what?’ often follows. Developmental editing is valuable for enhancing your manuscript (and your writing skills … Read More

March 2, 2020

Characters of personality: 7 concepts for richer stories

Remembering characters of personality such as extroversion and introversion will help you create characters who contrast with each other. Here are 7 ways to use concepts of … Read More

February 24, 2020

Mythical creatures list: 6 fantasy inspirations

Authors through the ages have found story inspiration in mythical creatures. From fauns and mermaids to the more unfamiliar, here is a mythical creatures list (with examples … Read More

February 17, 2020

Editing and revising: 7 tips from top authors and editors

Editing and revising are often seen as the ‘slog’ part of writing. Yet there is imagination and creativity in this stage of writing, too. Read 7 respected … Read More

February 3, 2020

What the best fantasy series teach us: 7 lessons

The best fantasy series offer many lessons in building magical worlds and fantastical escapades. Read 7 lessons from series by Le Guin, Tolkien, Pratchett, Lewis and others: … Read More

January 27, 2020

Write with purpose: 7 ways to keep drafts focused

As in memorable music where each note feels carefully considered, many great books have a strong sense of underlying purpose. How do you write with purpose and … Read More

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Featured Articles

Plot structure examples: Creative plot lessons from stories

How to develop a story: 10 steps to a winning plot

How to plot a novel: 7 tips for success

Latest Articles

March 30, 2020

Proofreader tips: 10 paths to a tidier draft

March 23, 2020

Writing under lockdown: 7 positive ideas

March 16, 2020

How to write dystopian fiction: 9 core ideas

March 10, 2020

7 ways developmental editing elevates your work

March 2, 2020

Characters of personality: 7 concepts for richer stories

February 24, 2020

Mythical creatures list: 6 fantasy inspirations

February 17, 2020

Editing and revising: 7 tips from top authors and editors

February 3, 2020

What the best fantasy series teach us: 7 lessons

January 27, 2020

Write with purpose: 7 ways to keep drafts focused

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